Getting your Sleep Hygiene In Check Optimize
Have you heard of sleep hygiene?
Sleep hygiene is a term used to describe how we prepare our minds and bodies for sleep, beginning hours before actual anticipated sleep. In fact, the window of 2-3 hours prior to sleeping turns out to be quite important. Here are some tips for keeping good sleep hygiene:
- At least 2-3 hours prior to sleep, have a light, balanced dinner and minimize liquids
- Make a plan to abstain from electronic devices 1-2 hours prior to sleep
- Do some light activity such as walking or yoga; avoid a hard workout or any activity that is too stimulating
- Reduce or eliminate caffeine (from coffee, tea, chocolate) in the diet; or no more than 1-2 cups of coffee or tea before lunch
- Make sure your sleeping space is quiet, dark, and at a comfortable temperature
- Keep a regular sleep schedule, even on weekends
Take a moment to consider how good your sleep hygiene is these days. Are there any areas that could use improvement?
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