Shower
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Why this matters
Why bother?
Skin needs regular cleaning, but daily showers also reset your nervous system and signal your brain whether to wake up or wind down.
How often
Most adults do well with 1 shower per day or every other day. Daily is fine if you sweat or work out.
Best time: Morning shower wakes you up (cold finish helps). Evening shower drops core body temp ~90 minutes before bed and helps you fall asleep faster.
Pro tip
For better sleep, end your evening shower with 30 seconds of cool water on your face and neck. For a 9-6 schedule, evenings often win — you remove the day's stress and sleep better.
Common mistake
Hot water for too long strips skin oils. Keep showers under 10 minutes when possible.
What happens if you skip
Skipping for days isn't a hygiene crisis — but skipping the *ritual* removes a key sleep/wake cue your body uses to regulate energy.
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