Okay, so let’s talk about sleep. For the longest time, mine was just garbage. Seriously. Tossing, turning, waking up feeling like I got hit by a truck. Just dragging through the day. It was getting ridiculous.
Then I kept hearing whispers, you know, chatter about getting that deep, powerful kind of rest. Someone mentioned something like ‘Shaq sleep’. Don’t know if that’s a real thing, like a product he sells, or just what people called it ’cause, you know, big guy, probably needs solid rest to function. Doesn’t matter. The name stuck in my head. I thought, hey, I need something drastic.
My First Steps Trying This Out
So, I decided to give this ‘Shaq sleep’ idea, or my version of it, a shot. Wasn’t like I bought anything special, just decided to get serious about my sleep routine, like a big-league athlete would, I guess.
First thing I did? Strict bedtime. Man, that was tough. Used to just crash whenever. Now, I aimed for 10:30 PM every single night. No excuses. Felt like being grounded as a kid again.
Next, I kicked the phone out of the bedroom. That little screen was my enemy, scrolling endlessly. Put it on the charger in the kitchen. Felt weird at first, like missing a limb.
Then, I looked at my actual bed setup. My pillow was flatter than a pancake. Got myself a firmer one, something with a bit more support. Didn’t break the bank, just found something decent.
The Process Wasn’t Smooth Sailing
Gotta be honest, the first week was rough. Lying there at 10:30, staring at the ceiling. My brain wouldn’t shut up. Missed my phone scrolling, too.
- Felt restless.
- Woke up a few times, thinking it was morning, but it was like 2 AM.
- Drank less coffee late in the day. That helped a bit, but I love my coffee.
But I stuck with it. Just kept telling myself, stick to the plan. Bedtime is bedtime. No phone. Give the new pillow a chance.
Where I’m At Now
It’s been maybe a couple of months now? And you know what? It actually worked. Slowly, but surely. I fall asleep faster now. Don’t wake up as much in the middle of the night.
The biggest change? I wake up feeling… well, rested. Not perfect every day, nobody is, but way, way better than before. Less groggy, more ready to actually do stuff.
So, yeah. That ‘Shaq sleep’ thing, whatever it really is, turned into my own little project. Just being disciplined about my routine, ditching the phone before bed, and making my bed a bit more comfortable. Simple stuff, really, but it made a difference for me. Didn’t need any fancy gadgets, just consistency. Worth trying if your sleep’s a mess like mine was.
