November 30, 2018
4 Ways to Improve Your Sleeping Habits
Getting a good night sleep affects both your mental and physical health. Poor sleep can decrease your energy, productivity, emotions and your weight. Many people struggle getting the sleep that they need each night. Here are a few tips that may help improve the quality of your sleep: Establish a sleep schedule Get in sync with your body’s circadian rhythm, or natural sleep-wake cycle. Establish a sleep schedule where you go to sleep and get up at the same time every day. Being consistent with your sleep cycle will help set your body’s circadian rhythm and optimize your sleep quality. Avoid sleeping in, even on the weekends, as that will disrupt your sleep schedule. If you chose to nap, nap in the early afternoon and limit the time you sleep. Be smart with what you eat and drink What you eat and drink during the day can determine how well you sleep. Avoid caffeine, alcohol and nicotine as these stimulants can mess up your sleep schedule. Don’t eat heavy meals at night right before bedtime. Acidic or spicy food can cause heartburn or stomach trouble and make it difficult to sleep. Avoid drinking too much liquid in the evening before bed may result in frequent bathroom trips during sleep. Improve your sleep environment Think about your bedroom, is it a place you can let go of stress and wind down? Keep your room quiet, dark and cool. Most people sleep best in a slightly cool room. Keep your room clean and tidy. Exercise during the day Exercise helps people sleep deeper at night and feel less tired during the day. The harder your workout, the more sleep benefits. Exercising too close to bed can interfere with sleep so exercise in the morning or afternoon if possible. We hope that these tips will help improve your sleep quality and therefore improve your productivity and energy throughout the day. Comment below and share with us ways that you have improved sleep habits. Tags: health, schedule, sleeping habits