Do you wake feeling fully rested? If you sleep less than the recommended minimum of 7-8 hours, and think it’s enough, don’t wait for an alarm to go off in your body to get better rest.
What can better sleep mean to you?
- Healthy brain function and improved emotional well-being.
- A stronger immune system and healthier weight.
- Increased safety, so less risk of accidents.
If you need a little help falling asleep at night take an inventory of your bedroom. How comfortable is your sleep environment? We tend to sleep better in cool, dark and quiet environments. It’s important to have a comfortable mattress and pillow. If you have a good sleep environment and still find you're having trouble falling asleep after a half an hour, don’t just lie there, get up and do something:
- Read some pages of a book.
- Do some relaxation exercises.
- Keep all electronics off.
The goal is to stop the mind from stressing about not falling asleep and just waiting to get tired to fall asleep.