1. Maintain a consistent schedule of sleep. Adults need between 7 to 8 hours of sleep per night to function at their best!
2. Reduce your caffeine intake. Avoid coffee, tea, and chocolate before bed. Caffeine helps you stay alert, making it hard to sleep.
3. Go gadget-free! Steer away from the late-night binge-watching or social media swiping. Sleep without your phone next to you so you can get your much-needed sleep!
4. Don't go to bed FULL or EMPTY. We mean FOOD! Going to bed right after eating makes you prone to acid reflux and sleeping problems. Meanwhile, going to bed hungry makes the brain alert the whole night as you look and crave for food.
5. Exercise regularly. Exercising, especially during the morning, improves your blood pressure and sleep quality. It also lessens the feeling of anxiety and stress.
6. Limit your liquids. Chug just enough drinks and don't forget to empty your bladder before sleeping to avoid having to go to the toilet in the middle of the night.
7. Optimize your room. Invest in a soft and comfortable mattress, pillows, and bed sheets to aid your sleep.
8. wake up naturally. The sudden noise of an alarm waking you up triggers your body's protective fight or flight response, which can lead to chronic stress if repeated for days or months.
9. Don't go to bed angry. Having a bad feeling before going to sleep leads to overthinking and stress. Avoid it by giving yourself peace of mind.
10. Think positive! Focus on calming and cheerful moodS and memories before sleeping! Good night!