In today's video, we explore why having a bedtime routine doesn't always work for people. Dr K starts us off by discussing the stresses of going to sleep, how implementation of healthy sleeping habits can be the real challenge, defines what orexin is, and more.

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00:09 The stress of going to sleep
03:38 The principal of Positive Deviance
06:45 Understanding the Reticular Activating System
11:07 Managing your emotions
17:24 What is Orexin?
20:24 Engaging your diurnal rhythm
22:21 A new level of procrastination
28:12 You need to remove the access
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