Fast Five: Quick tips for a better night’s rest
Do you need some simple, effective things to add to your daily routine to get better sleep at night? Try one or all of these suggestions to get more shuteye as soon as this evening!
Instead of: scrolling endlessly on your phone at night…
Try: charging your phone in another room. The blue light is challenging to your natural circadian rhythm and reading a book instead will help you fall asleep easier.
Instead of: sitting all day for work…
Try: Taking a 5 or 10 minute walk around the office or outside to boost your daily activity and get more natural sunlight. Both of these have been shown to help boost ability to fall asleep faster and for longer.
Instead of: drinking caffeine all day…
Try: stopping caffeine intake at least 6 but ideally 9 hours before bedtime.
Instead of: Laying in bed thinking about stressful events from your day
Try: mindfulness exercises or journalling before bed to reflect on the day and then put it to rest so YOU can get some rest.
Instead of: sleeping with bright lights or a TV on…
Try: Keeping your bedroom cool, dark, and quiet can help you get more shuteye and sleep deeper at night.
You can implement one or all of these quickly and easily. We hope these fast five tips help you get a better night's rest tonight!
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