Our culture  values productivity over rest, so it's easy to put off sleep in favor of more work, more socializing, more Netflix,  more scrolling. Yet sufficient sleep is key to our energy, mood and overall well-being. It keeps our brains sharp, our bodies strong, our skin supple and our systems running smoothly -- and it's free!

In this episode, sleep evangelist and "Inner Peace to Go" host Sandy Cohen discusses why sleep is critical to inner peace and how to structure our days so we can log more shut-eye.

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What helps you wind down and rest? Let me know on Instagram or Twitter @YouKnowSandy.

Thanks to  Michael Kobrin for the music.

Have a peaceful week!

What do you need to feel more peaceful? Let me know! I'm on Instagram @thesandycohen and at innerpeacetogo.com.

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