Check out [[Daily Reading]] for context. ## Today's Picks of the Internet #### [How To Pay Attention](https://chrisguillebeau.com/how-to-pay-attention) A very-short piece of content from Chris Guillebeau, author of the **100$ Startup**. - To pay attention, you first need to understand *what is consuming your attention* - Think about what you need to focus on and what can be ignored - Most things you listen to can be ignored - Train your attention - Journalling, meditation, deep reading etc. Treat the whole endeavour of "becoming attentive" as a journey. You might fail a billion times, but keep showing up the next day again. #### [An hour-by-hour guide to your bedtime routine](https://www.vox.com/even-better/23894562/hour-by-hour-guide-bedtime-routine) - A bedtime routine is your best and easiest shot at falling asleep if you find yourself struggling with sleep every night - There is no perfect routine, but the folks at Vox have compiled some expert advice to offer some sort of a framework **Two to Three Hours Before Bed** - Avoid a heavy meal, alcohol or smoking - Stay away from spicy foods and foods with high sugar content - Also avoid caffeine (upto eight hours before sleep time) **One Hour Before Bed** - Start to dim room lights - Make the room temperature a few degrees cooler - Keep devices out of reach - A bath **15-30 Minutes Before Bed** - Turn on white noise machine - Small snack - A calming activity - Meditation, reading, journalling, skincare routine - Avoid any activity that is "goal-oriented" Most importantly, none of this is rigid. Try what works for you. If you can't do it everyday, then do not beat yourself up over it. --- #### Like what you see? Would you like to support me? Easy! Head over to [this link](https://refind.com/?invite=7b7e76f6e0) and subscribe to receive **Refind** newsletters. Every day Refind picks the most relevant links from around the web for you. Loved by 400k curious minds.