QUICK SLEEP TIPS

Follow these tips to establish healthy sleep habits: • Keep a consistent sleep schedule. Get up at the same time every day, even on weekends or during vacations. • Set a bedtime that is early enough for you to get at least 7-8 hours of sleep. • Don’t go to bed unless you are sleepy. • If you don’t fall asleep after 20 minutes, get out of bed. Go do a quiet activity without a lot of light exposure. It is especially important to not get on electronics. • Establish a relaxing bedtime routine. • Use your bed only for sleep and sex. • Make your bedroom quiet and relaxing. Keep the room at a comfortable, cool temperature. • Limit exposure to bright light in the evenings. • Turn off electronic devices at least 30 minutes before bedtime. • Don’t eat a large meal before bedtime. If you are hungry at night, eat a light, healthy snack. • Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy diet. • Avoid consuming caffeine in the afternoon or evening. • Avoid consuming alcohol before bedtime. • Reduce your fluid intake before bedtime. For a more in-depth discussion of good sleep habits, including my personal bedtime routine, click here to read my previous post.