There is no secret - a good night sleep is the best medicine for recharging and feeling ready to the next morning.
But.. how can we make it happen while we are so worried with all the situations we're going through? We can’t just switch the button off we go and start snoring! This said, here some tips so we can start calling Mr Sandman.
Put your phone away. And when I say away, it means, in another room. Don’t even look at it half an hour before going to sleep. Watching news or social media will create anxiety, anxiety will then make you overthink and then you’re done with the attempt of good night sleep. Turn on the sleep mode, just hearing the notifications will stop the sleeping process.
Is your bedroom the ultimate sleep friendly of your home? Do you feel relaxed when entering it? Make this space cool, quiet and dark. Use blackout curtains or sleeping masks to block out any light. Tidy it up. If you have a pet who keeps disturbing your night sleep, consider letting sleep in another area of the house.
Alcohol and caffeine can disrupt your sleep. Yes alcohol can knock you out, but not for the good reasons and the result the next day will not be the expected. Avoid drinking before bedtime, take care of your body, replace it with a large glass of water, warm milk or chamomile tea.
Routine is key. Stick to a regular sleep schedule, go to bed and wake up around the same time. It maintains the timing of our body internal clock and will help with falling and waking up more easily. Stay consistent, we are creatures of habit after all!
By adopting good sleep habits, you will improve the quality of your sleep. The process to implement this new sleeping schedule will take some time, be patient.