I am a terrible sleeper. I know what works but find trends in my insomnia. The harder I work the more likely I am to wake up unable to return to sleep, or jump from a nightmare and not want to go back to bed.
Rules that I know work for sleep health. Sleep is proven to have consequences for health.
1. Have the same routine daily with regard to bed time, and the rituals you follow
2. Do not watch the news or disturbing movies right before bedtime
3. Do not drink excessive alcohol
4. Have a cool and comfortable bed and calming bedroom where work and television are not in the mix
5. Exercise early in the day
6. Allow yourself to let go of worries, even keep a notepad bedside where you might write down in the dark the things that are making you jump up to complete in the middle of the night
7. Sing that song : don’t worry be happy with a joyful heart
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