The Secret "Sleep Temperature"...Does It Exist?

We had no idea until now.

There is a perfect temperature to set your thermostat to which will switch your brain into “sleep mode”.

And apparently getting more sleep can actually make you more money too (there’s even a University Of California study with proof).

Are you having trouble sleeping or want to get better quality sleep? Make sure to read below to find out how to get both, as well as what can happen if you don’t get enough sleep (it’s not pretty).

Want Better Sleep? Cool Your Jets Bro.

Guys, if your girl is the type that sets the thermostat to 75° every night because it’s “freezing”, you have 2 options

1.) Rip the thermostat off the wall (not recommended)

2.) Calmly explain to her the scientific intricacies of thermoregulation 

Otherwise, you’ll never get a good night’s sleep again.

The body needs cool temperatures to fall asleep properly. When your circadian rhythm prepares your body for sleep, signals from your hypothalamus actually start to cool the body down naturally.

But if the room is set at a sweltering (or in her opinion, ‘cozy’) 75-80°, your body will have a harder time cooling down which can greatly disrupt your ability to fall asleep.

Experts agree the “perfect” sleeping temperature is between 60° and 67° Fahrenheit.

Your core body temperature will drop easier and allow you to sleep faster, and melatonin is also released in higher amounts in this temperature range.

Can More Sleep Make You More Money? Science Says “Yes”.

This might blow your mind.

According to a study conducted by two students from Williams College and the University of California, getting more sleep can lead to a substantial increase in earnings.

The research suggests that 1 extra hour of sleep per week can result in a wage boost equivalent to that from an additional year of education. Take that, college.

More specifically, A one-hour increase in average weekly sleep increases wages by 1.3% in the short run and 5% in the long run, based on the study conducted.

Maybe we should start implementing mandatory siestas throughout the workday like they do in Spain? They’re definitely on to something.

The Nightmare Effects Of Sleep Deprivation

Obviously sleep deprivation is going to make you slower, groggier, and less alert.

But wouldn’t it be more interesting to learn about the dangerous effects of poor sleep on a terrifying scale of increasing intensity? Of course it would!

(This is assuming you don’t sleep at all, aka insomnia)

• Day 1: Fatigue and tiredness, reduced alertness and focus, increased irritability and mood swings.

• Day 2: Intensified fatigue, noticeable headaches and muscle aches, impaired short-term memory and concentration.

• Day 3: Hallucinations and mood disturbances may begin, difficulty with coordination and increased clumsiness, noticeable decline in cognitive performance.

• Day 5: Pronounced cognitive deficits, increased risk of accidents and errors, persistent mood swings and irritability.

• Day 7: Experiencing “microsleeps”, increased feelings of stress and emotional strain, persistent headaches, and muscle fatigue.

• Days 8-14: Intensified cognitive decline, potential escalation of hallucinations and delusions, elevated risk of cardiovascular issues due to stress.

• Days 15-21: Severe cognitive impairment, chronic stress contributing to long-term mental health concerns, increased vulnerability to infections and illnesses.

• Beyond Day 21: You become a zombie (scientific term).

You likely aren’t experiencing sleep deprivation as severe as over 3 days of no sleep, but it’s important to highlight how much damage can be caused from lack of sleep.

Especially if you’re working out and trying to build muscle, a lack of sleep is one of the top killers of gains as the body cannot recover.

The BMM Takeaway

Set your temperature lower at night. Let it get chilly and get your girl some nice extra blankets as a gift. You’ll kill two birds with one stone; she’ll be happy that you got her fuzzy warm blankets, and you can sleep in frosty bliss all night.

Also, stop playing Fortnite until 2 AM and then getting crappy sleep. Poor quality sleep is extremely detrimental on not just your health, but also your ability to make money.

A lot of studies show that you really only need about 6 or 7 hours of sleep instead of the full 8, although after learning that 1 extra hour per night can translate to a year of education, it might be worth it to go for the full 8.