Falling asleep is only half the story — waking refreshed is the real measure. In TCM, unrefreshing sleep often points to an overworked mind (heart-fire), digestive burden from late meals, or depleted qi that can't settle the body at night.
Three small habits that help
- Stop screens 30 minutes before bed — give the mind a landing strip.
- Keep dinner light and at least 2 hours before sleeping.
- Warm feet before bed — a short warm footbath moves circulation downward and calms the mind.
If tiredness persists for weeks, a constitution assessment (RM28) can find what's underneath it.