Sleep impacts every part of your health. That’s why we feel our best when we’re well rested, and why we may suffer from mood swings, blood sugar imbalances, poor memory, and everything in between if we’re not getting enough.
Here are few ways to achieve a better night’s sleep
- Going to sleep and waking at the same time each day creates a rhythm for your body.
- Aim for at least 20 minutes of sunshine every day, preferably in the morning, which triggers your brain to release chemicals that regulate sleep cycles.
- Avoid computers, smart phones, tablets and television one or two hours before bed.
- Keep a journal or notebook by your bed and write down your to-do list or ruminations before you go to sleep so you can close your eyes and make it less likely for your mind to spin.
- Perform light stretching or yoga before bed to help relax your mind and body.
- Use relaxation practices such as guided imagery, meditation or deep breathing calm your mind and help you drift into sleep.
- Meditation or meditative deep breathing can actually provide the nervous system a rest that’s five times deeper than sleep. So, take a few minutes to yourself if you can during the day, sit upright on the ground or on a chair, close your eyes, and do some heavy breathing.
- Try to wake up with the sunrise. Aim for at least 20 minutes of sunshine every day, preferably in the morning, which triggers your brain to release chemicals that regulate sleep cycles.
- Listen to meditative and soothing music before sleeping or while sleeping if it helps you to sleep better.
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