Good sleep habits and a restful sleep environment play an important role in how well you sleep. Here are 10 tips to help you achieve a night of restful sleep:
10 Tips to a Good Night's Sleep
10 Tips to a Good Night's Sleep
- Keep Regular Hours. Keep your biological clock in sync by going to bed at the same time each night and waking up at the same time each morning - even on weekends.
- Develop A Sleep Ritual. Doing the same things each night just before bed cues your body to settle down for the night.
- Sleep On A Comfortable, Supportive Sleep System. It's difficult to get deep, restful sleep on a bed that's too small, too soft, too hard or too old.
- Exercise Regularly. Regular exercise can help to relieve the day's tension, but try not to exercise too close to bedtime. You may have a hard time falling asleep.
- Cut Down On Stimulants. Consuming stimulants, such as caffeine, in the evening interferes with falling asleep and prevents deep sleep.
- Don't Smoke. Smokers take longer to fall asleep, awaken more often and experience disrupted, fragmented sleep.
- Drink Only In Moderation. Drinking alcohol shortly before bedtime interrupts and fragments sleep.
- Unwind Early In The Evening. Try to deal with worries and distractions several hours before going to bed.
- Create A Restful Sleep Environment. Sleep in a cool, quiet, dark room on a comfortable, supportive mattress and foundation.
- Make Sleep A Priority. Say "yes" to sleep even when you're tempted to stay up late. You'll thank yourself in the morning.
