There are plenty of things you can do that can improve your life, but if you haven’t got the basics in place, then it’s harder to make the most of all that life offers you. Let’s think about sleep. No one’s their best self when they’re running low on sleep. It makes all aspects of life more difficult, most notably our relationships — because after all, who isn’t irritable when they wish they could still be in bed? Lack of sleep can also worsen mental health conditions including anxiety and depression and being in a good sleep routine helps improve these.
You can’t always guarantee a full 6 – 8 hours of sleep, but you can increase the likelihood. In this post, we’ll look at some handy tips for consistently sleeping well.
Get Serious About Your Sleep Routine
Taking an ad hoc approach to your sleep might work, but it’s not a very reliable method. A better approach is to get serious about having a proper sleep routine. Humans are creatures of habit, so the longer you do your sleep routine, the more effective it’ll be. You don’t need to do anything wild; simply going to bed/getting up at the same time each day is a good enough start.
Get Active During the Day
You’ll find it more difficult to fall asleep if you still have a lot of energy. You’ll wake up with an allotted amount of energy, and if you don’t use it, then well, your body’s not going to get the hint that it should go back to sleep. You don’t have to run a marathon every day to tire your body out, but you should be at least a little active. This is especially an issue for people who work from home, who are generally less active than people who travel to work. Keep moving and improve your sleep and health!
Use/Avoid The Right Products
Some products are good for sleep, and some will help to keep you awake. Coffee might be great in the morning when you want to be more alert, but if you have it too late in the day (say, after 3 pm), then you might find that you’re lying in bed while still completely wide awake.
Alcohol consumption can also impact the quality of sleep you get and worsens mental health. On the other hand, CBD oil (without the psychoactive part) and chamomile tea have both been shown to help relax the body and put it in a state ready for sleep. Lavender oil also really helps relax the body and mind. Sometimes, you just need a relaxing regime to aid sleep.
Creating a Calm Atmosphere
Some people can fall asleep anywhere. But that’s not the case for most people. It’s generally easy to fall asleep in a calm and relaxed atmosphere. So take a look at your bedroom: does it fit that description? If not, then look at making some changes.
Decluttering, changing the lighting, and making the space a tech-free zone (no phones in bed!) will all help to make it a sleep-friendly environment. You may also keep some books handy for when you can’t drift away and calming things by your bedside eg lavender spray.
Good sleep is vital for good mental health. These tips will help you to get better quality sleep.
This article was written by a freelance writer.
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