How to Sleep Better

Intro: Do you have trouble sleeping? Do you wake up many times at night? Well follow these simple steps to help you fall asleep quicker and stay asleep throughout the entire night.

Step 1: You should get on a sleep schedule. If you wake up for work at 6 am everyday then you should try waking up on the weekends at 6 am. I know that can be tough since it is easy to sleep in when you have the day off but you have to make sacrifices to sleep better. If you sleep in on Sunday morning until 8 am then your body will not be ready for sleep until two hours later than normal and if you have to get up at 6 am for work Monday morning then you will probably lose two hours of sleep.

Step 2: Don’t eat right before bed. Don’t eat 2-3 hours before sleeping so your full stomach won’t interrupt your sleep since your stomach doesn’t digest well while sleeping. Avoid drinking any caffeine before sleeping also. Avoid soda pop, tea, and coffee.

Step 3: Change your sleep position. If you wake up in the middle of the night try to make a conscious decision to change your sleeping position. Changing positions can help you sleep straight through the rest of the night.

Step 4: Make the room dark as possible. If your body is exposed to light it can disrupt your body’s internal cycles. Cover up LCD lights if needed with black tape. Turn off all night lights, computers, and televisions.

Step 5: Change or rotate your mattress. Every few months you should rotate your mattress and after 6-8 years you should change your mattress all together.

Step 6: Add some exercise to your daily routine. Exercise can help increase the quality of your sleep. When you sleep, your body recovers. If there isn’t anything to recover from then your body will not have quality sleep.

Step 7: Try not to think about life’s problem when lying in bed. Just relax and try not to think about anything.

Tips: If you have a terrible time falling asleep or staying asleep you should consult with your doctor. You may have a medical condition.

Warnings: Don’t exercise right before bed because that can make you even more awake.

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