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Michael Breus is a sleep specialist who turns the science of rest and the body's daily rhythms into plain, doable advice, so his books read less like lectures and more like a sensible plan for feeling better each day. Start with Sleep Drink Breathe, which lays the groundwork of sleeping well, drinking enough water and breathing properly, then move on to The Power of When to fine-tune the timing of your sleep, meals and work around your own body clock. His ideas suit anyone in the region juggling late nights, long workdays in the heat or shifting schedules during Ramadan, from students and parents to shift workers who want steadier energy without complicated routines.

Sleep Drink Breathe

Improve energy and well-being through simple habits that optimise sleep, hydration, breathing, and daily balance.

17 min

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What is Sleep Drink Breathe about?

Sleep Drink Breathe (2024) presents three simple daily habits that support long-term health: better sleep, proper hydration, and healthy breathing. Sleep specialist Michael Breus explains how these basic functions affect energy, mood, weight, focus, and ageing, and why small improvements in each can make a large difference. The book offers a practical plan for building these habits into everyday life.

Who should read Sleep Drink Breathe?

Busy professionals who wake up tired every morning
Anyone seeking more energy through simple daily habits
People wanting better focus, mood and healthier aging

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The Power of When

Match sleep, meals, work, and connection to your biological clock to improve energy, focus, and daily well-being.

14 min

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What is The Power of When about?

The Power of When (2016) shows that the timing of our daily activities matters as much as what we do. Michael Breus explains four chronotypes, the bear, lion, wolf, and dolphin, each with its own natural rhythm for sleep and energy. He helps readers identify their type and find the best times to wake, work, exercise, eat, and make important decisions.

Who should read The Power of When?

Professionals who want to work at their peak hours
Anyone who struggles with poor sleep or low energy
People who want better timing for meals, exercise and decisions

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About Michael Breus

Michael Breus is an American clinical psychologist and sleep specialist, widely known as The Sleep Doctor. He has treated patients with sleep problems for decades and frequently shares sleep advice in the media. His books include Good Night, The Sleep Doctor’s Diet Plan, and The Power of When.

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