Wishing you could catch more zzz’s?
These tips will help.
Getting enough sleep is crucial to a healthy lifestyle.
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When you’re not getting quality sleep, there are consequences.
However, it can be hard to get enough sleep.
Dehydration has been proven to decrease mood and promote stress inmenandwomen.
When you are stressed, youdon’t sleep as well.
If you are curious, we have this guide forhow much water you should be drinking by the numbers.
We’ve all been there.
attempt to finish eating at least two hours before bed to help you digest before laying down.
Watch the alcohol
Enjoying a nightly beverage is not inherently problematicin fact, it may provide some health benefits.
However, indulging, especially before bed, can lead to not-so-restful sleep.
Even though a drink might make you tired, your quality of sleep is impacted.
It can also lead to dehydration.
Keep it consistent
Our circadian rhythm determines our sleep and wake cycle and our bodies love consistency.
Artificial light can also shift our circadian rhythms and keep us up later, even after we log off.
Shut down electronics at least30 minutes before bedto let your brain relax and melatonin rise.
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It can cut down on morning stress when you are short on time, too.
Keep it light and simple, as to not pile on any stress right before bed.
Something more relaxed, like light yoga, can have the opposite effect.
Practice gratitude & reflect
Stress can keep you up at night and practicing gratitude can help.
Keep it clean
Sleep hygiene goes hand-in-hand with physical hygiene.
These simple habits can help you build a healthy evening routine that helps keep you from tossing and turning.
