> I'm a horrible procrastinator Having a terrible sleep schedule will predictably cause this. > I wake up at a decent time When do you go to sleep? How much

> I'm a horrible procrastinator Having a terrible sleep schedule will predictably cause this. > I wake up at a decent time When do you go to sleep? How much sleep are you actually getting? Some people need 9 hours per night. If you are getting 7 hours per night and telling yourself that you're getting enough sleep, try getting 9 consistently. Then dial it back to 8.5 after a few weeks. > don't get up til early afternoon So your sleep schedule fluctuates by multiple hours day-to-day? That makes things a lot worse. Give yourself a consistent bedtime. ------------ Things that you can use to improve your sleep: - The app Freedom, which you can use to block websites on your phone while you are working. You can also schedule it to auto-block starting at your bedtime.[1] - The apps SelfControl and ColdTurkey, to do similar things.[2][3] - The habit of running for a kilometer every day on a treadmill or sidewalk/pavement. You won't lose weight, but it will make your sleep and your focus better. - The habit of repeating to yourself "this is uncomfortable but it is worth it and I am stronger than I think." When you have to do something you feel proctrastinatey about. For more on this, learn about Stoicism and Rational Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. Consider a therapist. - The app Rainymood, which you can use as a cue to your body that it is time to sleep. Will also help you sleep through random noises.[4] - Music that is up-tempo and mostly instrumental, such as taiko drumming, Lindsey Stirling, Natalie McMaster, or VNV Nation.[5] - Amazon dot, which you can use to set a go-to-sleep alarm that you don't need to get out of bed to turn off for $50. [6] - A physical alarm clock separate from your phone so you don't go from waking up to reading HN in bed. - A sleeping mask to block the light out from your eyes for $9. [7] - A better mattress for $190. [8] Some of these things cost money. Losing your job costs more. [1] https://freedom.to/ https://freedom.to/ [2] https://selfcontrolapp.com/ https://selfcontrolapp.com/ [3] https://getcoldturkey.com/ https://getcoldturkey.com/ [4] http://rainymood.com/ http://rainymood.com/ [5] https://music.amazon.com/user-playlists/a3d974e87a5b4c38b3041ba6811049desune?ref=dm_sh_dm_wcp_share_up_h https://music.amazon.com/user-playlists/a3d974e87a5b4c38b304... [6] https://www.amazon.co.uk/Amazon-Echo-Dot-Generation-Black/dp/B01DFKBL68 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Amazon-Echo-Dot-Generation-Black/dp... [7] https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/bucky-reg-40-blinks-ultralight-sleep-mask/1043238446 https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/bucky-reg-40-... [8] http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/products/mattresses/mattresses-toppers/morgedal-memory-foam-mattress-medium-firm-dark-grey-art-90283797/ http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/products/mattresses/mattresses-top...