Improving your sleep habits doesn’t mean sleeping more hours or taking more naps during the day. There are actually methods to optimize your body’s inner sleep system to sleep less, and have more energy in your life than when you slept longer. While most people think sleep is just “sleep,” it is actually a complex and fascinating system which I would be glad to share with you. So, here are some ways to improve your sleeping habits.

• Sleep in a dark room. (How bright is your illuminated clock?)
• Develop a sleep routine: going to bed at the same time; rituals such as having a cup of relaxing tea and then washing up, and the like.
• Avoid taking naps.
• Is your sleeping space comfortable? Look at light, noise and temperature. How about your bed? Is it too firm or too soft?
• Avoid late night heavy meals. However, a light snack at bedtime may be helpful.
• Try relaxation – mediate, take a bath, listen to soft music, read a gentle book, get a massage.
• Avoid the news and other violent or emotional stimulation before bed! It’s hardly relaxing!
• Avoid alcohol late in the day. It can cause waking in the night and impairs sleep quality.
• Limit your bed activities to sleep and sex.
• If you cannot sleep – get up and do something until you can sleep.
• If worries are keeping you awake, try journaling – it may provide a way for you to “release” the worry onto paper and thus relax and sleep.

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