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The Peter Attia Drive · April 1, 2026 · 85m

AMA: Sleep Optimization Update 2026

Attia's updated sleep protocol. Key changes: he now prioritizes sleep consistency over duration, has stopped using sleep trackers (they cause anxiety), and considers emotional health the biggest sleep disruptor.

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Attia: after years of optimizing temperature, light, and supplements, he now believes the #1 sleep disruptor is unresolved emotional stress — particularly relationship conflict.

Highlights

Sleep consistency matters more than sleep duration
Attia: his updated view — going to bed and waking at the same time every day (including weekends) produces better outcomes than optimizing for 8 hours with variable timing.
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