A good night’s sleep is so important for our overall health, not only do our minds rest at night, it’s also where our bodies and muscles restore and heal, so sleeping well is vital to our overall health and wellbeing. In today’s fast paced environment many adults are not getting enough sleep each night, and the quality of our sleep is often poor. Everything from our use of technology throughout the day to the stress were exposing our bodies and minds to all have an impact on our sleep cycle. Here are our favourite tips to help you get a peaceful nights sleep:
Maintain a Consistent Sleep Schedule: Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day, including weekends. This helps to set and strengthen your body’s natural circadian rhythm.
Don’t force yourself to sleep. If you’re struggling to get to sleep, try not to force yourself. Instead, try doing something relaxing in bed. Or get up and do something calming, until you feel tired.
Limit Caffeine: Avoid caffeine and high sugary foods in the afternoon.
Manage Light Exposure: Avoid your smart phone, computer and TV from your bedroom, and avoid looking at them for an hour before bed. This kind of device emits a blue light, which suppresses the sleep hormone melatonin. Get a good dose of bright light (preferably natural sunlight) during the day, especially in the morning, to help calibrate your internal body clock.
Optimise Your Sleep Environment: Ensure your bedroom is cool, dark, and quiet.
Establish a Relaxing Bedtime Routine: Dedicate the last 30–60 minutes before bed to calming activities, which signals to your brain that it is time to drop off. A warm bath helps regulate your body temperature and blood pressure
Don’t stress about it. Worst case scenario you will be tired and we have all been tired before. The more pressure we put on ourselves to sleep well the harder it become so don’t overthink it.
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