I've spent the last 5 years trying to improve my sleep. Tried a bunch of techniques, products, etc. Some worked much better than others and I finally hit my stride last year.

At least 8 hours of sleep. Every single night. For 365 nights.

I feel great. Ask me anything

EDIT: WOW what a response. Never expected this post to get so much love. I'm going to summarize some of the FAQs below

How do I feel?

• feeling way more sharp cognitively. work has become more enjoyable
• more positive outlook on life - feeling more appreciative/grateful
• better ability to connect with my wife. i feel like i'm more present
• increased libido (I'm in my early-mid 30s)
• overall I have a feeling of confidence and calm that has made my life a lot more positive

Most impactful technique I used:

Something i learned from Huberman. When you wake up, DO NOT scroll on your phone. Get your butt out of bed and get sunlight immediately. The first 30 mins after waking up are crucial to getting a good sleep later that night.

Other helpful techniques I use:

• get out of bed immediately when I wake up getting sunlight immediately
• weight training 3x per week
• walking 10k steps per day
• not eating within 4 hours of bedtime
• making sure my bedroom is COLD. Blast the AC to 19C or 66F
• using a fan for subtle white noise cooling
• don't keep your phone in your bedroom. use a standalone alarm clock
• PRIORITIZING MY SLEEP (sometimes at the expense of my social life in the short term. but it's absolutely worth it)

Products I swear by:

1. Magnesium Glycinate: https://www.amazon.ca/Magnesium-Glycinate-Supplement-Nutritionn-Non-Buffered/dp/B0C9WB79FF
2. Cheap standalone alarm clock from Walmart - keep your phone OUTSIDE your room when you sleep
3. (If you have some $ to spend) Good bedding: I am a Gravid fan-boy: gravid.ca - I love their cooling weighted blanket, doze gel mattress topper and cooling sheets/pillowcases. Tried the orthopedic pillow but found it awkward

Products that DID NOT help:

• melatonin
• white noise machine
• expensive pillows