Now that I have come to accept the importance of sleep, I’m focused on figuring out how to sleep better, every single night. There are little things I can do all day long that will affect how well I sleep at night.
I’ve collected some of my favorite sleep hacks to share with you!
- Get moving during the day
Add a little more physical activity into your daily routine, and see what kind of difference it makes. Getting better sleep and more physically fit in one step makes this tip a double win.
- Nap Strategically
An afternoon nap can be a beautiful thing, but if you do it too late in the day, your body won’t be ready for sleep when bedtime comes. If napping helps you, put it on your calendar between 2 and 3, and make it part of your daily routine.
- Let the sunshine in
The amount of sunshine you get during the day directly effects whether you’re able to sleep better at night. People who are exposed to sunlight during the day tend to be happier and more physically fit, but the biggest reason to get more sun in your life is the sleep benefits.
- Just say no to blue light
What’s the last thing you do before going to bed? Edit one last blog post? Check your email? Text your best friend, boy/girlfriend? Watch TV series? So what is the answer? Turn off electronic devices for the last hour before bedtime. This is a great time to get in a little extra reading.
- Work your routine
Going to bed at the same time every night. Figure out what relaxes you, and do it every night before bedtime (a warm bath, a good book, quiet music, relaxation exercises) are all great ideas.
- Set up a sleeping sanctuary
The environment around you can greatly affect if you are able to sleep better night after night. Start with a dark room. Make it cold and snuggle under a light blanket. Wear socks on your feet to make sure they stay a little warmer than the rest of your body. Everything about your bedroom needs to be relaxing. Having a good mattress and pillows a big part of setting up a sleep sanctuary.
Leave some ideas in the comments.
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