Tips for Better Sleep

Make Your Environment Comfortable

A comfortable environment is essential to sleeping well. You can increase the comfort of your sleeping environment by using soft bedding, regulating the temperature of the room, and removing any light pollution. Everyone has their own preferences, so it is important to find what makes you most comfortable.

Get active During the Day

Physical activity during the day can make it easier to fall asleep and stay asleep at night. Exercise can help boost your energy during the day, and help you rest at night. It is important to note that physical activity late in the day may make it harder to fall asleep, so it is best to get your exercise in during the earlier hours of the day.

Stick to a Schedule

Try your best to stick to a sleep schedule that allows for 7 to 8 hours. By creating a routine wake up and bed time your body will get used to sleeping at those times, making it easier to fall asleep and wake up.

Make a List

Thoughts and stress can keep many up at night. Before trying to fall asleep, it can be helpful to create a list of things you want to remember for the next day. By writing these thoughts down, it can help you put them aside for the night.

Take Time to Relax

Taking time to relax before bed can help you fall asleep and stay asleep. Everyone has different ways of relaxing, including meditation, reading, taking a bath, and more. Discover what activities help you relax and feel comfortable, and try to make time for them before help.

Further Help & Learn More

If you continue to have trouble sleeping, it is important to consult with your healthcare provider. Together you can create a treatment plan that is right for you.

To learn more tips for better sleep, we recommend the following links:

Sleep Foundation:https://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-hygiene/healthy-sleep-tips  

Mayo Clinic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/sleep/art-20048379

CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/sleep/about_sleep/sleep_hygiene.html