{"id":297,"date":"2011-09-22T10:22:00","date_gmt":"2011-09-22T14:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/digorg.com\/napfitpt\/tips-on-improving-your-sleep\/"},"modified":"2012-03-05T09:40:33","modified_gmt":"2012-03-05T14:40:33","slug":"tips-on-improving-your-sleep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/digorg.com\/napfitpt\/tips-on-improving-your-sleep\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips on Improving Your Sleep"},"content":{"rendered":"
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It’s important that we make the most out of our sleep each night. \u00a0This can help us wake up feeling refreshed and ready to go. \u00a0According to the Division of Sleep Medicine at Harvard Medical School there are several things we can do that may help us sleep better. \u00a0If you struggle getting sound sleep try a few of these tactics out and see if you can tell a difference.<\/p>\n

TURN YOUR BEDROOM INTO A SLEEP-INDUCING ENVIRONMENT:<\/strong>
\nKeep your room as quiet, dark, and cool as possible. \u00a0Consider using ear plugs to block out sound if necessary and heavy curtains to obstruct any outside light. \u00a0Remove distractions such as TVs and computers and focus on getting quality sleep and relaxation while you’re in your bedroom.<\/p>\n

ESTABLISH A SOOTHING PRE-SLEEP ROUTINE:<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>Try yoga, meditation, a hot bath, or reading before you lay down. \u00a0Anything that gets you relaxed enough to fall asleep will help you to fall asleep faster and maintain a sound sleep. \u00a0It’s best to go to bed when you’re truly tired and ready. \u00a0A soothing pre-sleep routine can help you avoid those menacing thoughts that seem to start as soon as our heads hit the pillow.<\/p>\n

AVOID CAFFEINE, TOBACCO, AND ALCOHOL BEFORE BED:<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>Allow four to six hours between your last caffeine, tobacco, or alcohol consumption and a sound night’s sleep. \u00a0Even alcohol becomes a stimulant after a few hours. \u00a0Drinking too much alcohol too close to bedtime can increase your awakenings and decrease your quality of sleep.<\/p>\n

NAP EARLY IN THE DAY OR NOT AT ALL:<\/strong>
\nLate naps can decrease your sleep drive. \u00a0If you insist on napping make it early and for a short period of time. \u00a0Nap before five and for an hour or less.<\/p>\n

KEEP A CONSISTENT SLEEP SCHEDULE:<\/strong>
\nThis isn’t possible for everyone, but do the best you can to stay on a consistent sleep schedule. \u00a0This includes weekends as well. \u00a0Keeping your internal clock on a familiar schedule will encourage sounder sleep.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

It’s important that we make the most out of our sleep each night. \u00a0This can help us wake up feeling refreshed and ready to go. \u00a0According to the Division of Sleep Medicine at Harvard Medical School there are several things we can do that may help us sleep better. \u00a0If you struggle getting sound sleep … <\/p>\n

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