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Habits for Better Sleep

by Deniss Pleiner, M.A.

 

Today is the start of Sleep Awareness week and in order to help you get better sleep, today we are talking about sleep hygiene: or aka good sleep habits!


Sleep is one of our body’s most basic needs. Without sleep, we may feel irritable, forgetful, and make more mistakes. You can’t do any of the more complicated tasks without having good sleep first. So whether you have trouble falling or staying asleep, these habits should set you up for more quality sleep.


Here a couple habits we could use for better sleep:


Silence

  • This may be tricky depending on your living situation but try to set up a space that is as quiet as possible.

  • Shut off TV/Radio

  • Earplugs

  • Look into using a white noise machine– music or tv will keep part of the brain occupied.

Sleep Schedule

  • Have a Consistent sleep/wake up time

  • This will train your body to have a rhythm and be prepared for good sleep rather than interrupted and inconsistent sleep.

Darkness

  • As dark as you can. Turn off lights, close blinds/curtains

No Tv or Phone before Bed

  • No TV an hour before bed. It takes time for your brain to transition after receiving stimulus so it is helpful to help your mind relax before.

No drinking/eating 1-2 hrs before Bedtime

  • Drinking and eating will keep you body occupied and awake with digesting what you’ve just put in your stomach and it may also cause you to have to use the restroom in the middle of the night, disrupting your sleep

No working out 1-2 hours before Bedtime

  • Working out wakes up your body and muscles and can make it difficult to relax.


You don't have to do EVERYTHING on this list but it will definitely help! I know its hard to develop some of these habits but as always, take it slow and try so you can find out what works best for you.


Check out the Youtube video below for the full explanation of each of these habits for better sleep !


Always cheering for you

Deniss 📣✨





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