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Is it normal for sleep hygiene to make you feel more tired at first?

Yes that can be normal when you start sleep hygiene You are realigning your circadian rhythm to the new schedule and that adjustment can leave you more tired for a week or two while sleep pressure and wake signals reset Healthline notes that the time needed to shift your sleep wake cycle depends on how far you move your schedule and can take several days citeturn0search1 To ease in lock a consistent wake time first and then nudge bed time by about 15 minutes every few days Get bright morning light to advance your rhythm and avoid bright screens before bed Sleep tracking can help you monitor progress as you adjust and if fatigue persists beyond two weeks re examine caffeine timing exercise and the sleep environment If persistent consult a clinician citeturn0search4turn1search3turn0search5