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title: "Gratitude Focus: I’m grateful for sleep"
description: A reflection on sleep, rest, and self-awareness. Discover how quality rest impacts clarity, productivity, and emotional well-being.
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# [Gratitude Focus: I’m grateful for sleep](https://orvinkimbrough.com/blog/gratitude-focus-im-grateful-for-sleep)

 Written by [Orvin Kimbrough](https://orvinkimbrough.com/blog/author/orvin-kimbrough) | May 19, 2026

### ****Reflection/Why I’m Grateful:****

The last couple of nights, I haven’t slept well, but this morning I woke up feeling more energized. It’s interesting – I wake up at about the same time each day, but if something’s on my mind, I tend to wake up even earlier. On the days when nothing’s bothering me but I still toss and turn, it just doesn’t feel good. The quality of sleep really matters, and I’ve been trying to detect if there are any triggers. I suspect eating and drinking late in the day might affect my rest, but I’m still investigating. 

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