1. Give Yourself a Sleep Break After the Time Change
Take a nana nap in the arvo, but not too close to bed time. Don’t want to spoil your night sleep. Also avoid sleeping in an hour longer in the mornings. Your internal clock will adjust on its own in several days.
2. Know How Much Sleep You Need
To work this out, sleep without an alarm on a weekend and see when you wake up naturally.
3. Keep Regular Sleep Hours
Go to bed and wake up at the same time each day.
4. Get Some Exercise During the Day
Go for a run or a walk. At least 30 mins of excercise three times a week can help. But not too close to bedtime.
5. Avoid Stimulating Substances
Try avoid Alcohol and caffeine (found in coffee, tea, chocolate, and some pain relievers) for 4 to 6 hours before bedtime. Smokers should also avoid tobacco, another stimulant, too close to bedtime.
6. Eat Lightly at Night
An overfull stomach will likely make you restless at night. So eat light.
7. Relax Before Bed
Stress and overstimulation can make it hard to fall asleep. Try to avoid intense television programs or movies before bed. Relax with a soothing, warm bath and curl up with a book instead.
8. Create a Sleep-Friendly Environment
Try sleep shades, earplugs, a white-noise machine, or all three. Temperature helps, too. Also, you need a comfortable mattress, ideally a Zaanta Natural Latex Mattress 🙂
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