Insomniac Tanya Sweeney on her search for a good night's sleep: 'The diary immediately throws up a clue - I might be spending too much time in bed'

"Surviving on three hours of sleep a night was manageable years ago, but now the demands of motherhood and mid-life complicate restful sleep."

"With the global sleep economy now worth more than $600bn, sleepmaxxing is on the rise as people search for effective sleep solutions."

Motherhood and mid-life have made it difficult for the writer to sleep past 2am, contrasting with earlier years when a few hours of sleep sufficed. The growing focus on sleep hygiene and the importance of sleep has emerged alongside the global sleep economy, valued at over $600bn. The writer incorporates various methods, such as creating soothing bedtime routines and avoiding stimulants like tea and coffee to improve sleep quality.

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