How to tell if you're getting enough sleep

When I do workshops, meet with patients, or speak with women in general, I’m almost always asked, “How do I know if I’m getting enough sleep?”

Most people rely on the 8-hour rule or metrics from their wearable devices, but it’s not that straightforward. There are better, more personalized ways to assess whether you’re getting enough sleep.

For adults, the recommended amount of sleep is 7–9 hours; however, individual sleep needs…