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It can be hard to transition from the stress of a busy day to the calmness needed to fall asleep. Building a sleep routine can go a long way in helping you actually get your 8-10 hours a night. Here’s how to build a personalized sleep routine that fits your needs.
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Of course, there are many reasons you may not have full control over this—maybe you share a bedroom, or don’t have an air conditioner. Work with what you have and get creative, like wearing ear plugs, getting a good fan or buying a white noise machine.Create a room that's ideal for sleeping. . Exposure to light might make it more challenging to fall asleep. Avoid prolonged use of light-emitting screens just before bedtime. Consider using room-darkening shades, earplugs, a fan or other devices to create an environment that suits your needs.
*Don’t choose a book that you know you’ll get sucked in to—this may make you stay up later
also managed worries
Try to resolve your worries or concerns before bedtime. Jot down what's on your mind and then set it aside for tomorrow.
Stress management might help. Start with the basics, such as getting organized, setting priorities and delegating tasks. Meditation also can ease anxiety.
excerpt from teenhealthcares/Mayoclinictips
First, the don’ts:
1. No cardio right before bed.
This will energize you instead of calming you down. Instead, do cardio like jogging or dancing earlier in the day. Using up this energy can actually help you fall asleep later.2. Don’t play video games, surf the web, or go on social media.
These are active tasks that engage your brain, and can potentially stress you out. Avoid these activities for at least an hour before bed.3. No caffeine after noon
Drink milk, non-caffeinated tea, or water instead.4. Don’t study in your bed.
ONLY use your bed for sleep. Studying in it will make you associate your bed with stress instead of sleep.5. Don’t use screens an hour before bed.
The blue light from computer, TV and phone screens keeps your body awake. If you absolutely need to use your computer or phone at night, use the “night shift” mode on your phone or download f.lux on your computer.6. Don’t smoke or drink.
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7. Don’t have a big meal before bed.
Eating a large meal up to 3 hours before bed can cause heartburn and insomnia. If you’re hungry at night time, try a low-fat snack with complex carbohydrates. Try low-fat milk with whole grain cereal, whole wheat toast with natural peanut butter, or some yogurt with half a banana. Avoid anything with sugar.8. Don’t nap for longer than 30 minutes.
Avoid napping as much as possible, but if you just can’t keep your eyes open limit naps to under a half-hour. Sleeping longer can make it harder to fall asleep at your normal bed time.Long daytime naps can interfere with nighttime sleep.If you work nights, however, you might need to nap late in the day before work to help make up your sleep debtDeveloping your sleep routine:
A bedtime routine should last about an hour, if possible. Your sleep routine should include things you enjoy, so you actually look forward to it. For example, consider including listening to relaxing music or reading a few pages of a good book.1. Create a sleep-friendly space amd restful environment
Keep your room cool, comfy, quiet and dark.Of course, there are many reasons you may not have full control over this—maybe you share a bedroom, or don’t have an air conditioner. Work with what you have and get creative, like wearing ear plugs, getting a good fan or buying a white noise machine.Create a room that's ideal for sleeping. . Exposure to light might make it more challenging to fall asleep. Avoid prolonged use of light-emitting screens just before bedtime. Consider using room-darkening shades, earplugs, a fan or other devices to create an environment that suits your needs.
2. Set a bedtime and a wake-up time, and keep them.
Going to bed and waking up at the same time every day helps your body establish a natural rhythm and lets it know when to feel tired and when to become alert. Changing these times around can confuse your body. Consider using apps like Health or Sleep Cycle to keep track of your sleep habits.3. Get ready for the next morning.
It can be hard to fall asleep when you’re thinking about all the things you need to do to get ready for the day. Before you start getting ready for bed, pick out what you’re going to wear, pack your lunch and prepare breakfast. Check next day’s schedule so you can go to bed confident that you’re prepared for everything going on. This way, you can relax knowing everything is taken care of.4. Set an alarm an hour before you want to fall asleep.
This reminds you that it’s time to start your sleep routine.5. Bed time is alone time.
Being alone helps you relax. If you can’t completely avoid human interaction, just limit it as much as possible—including texting or messaging with friends.6. Include at least one relaxation exercise.
This could be taking a warm bath, doing some yoga, reading, or something else that helps you let go of the day. Over time, your brain will learn to associate this activity with sleep.Always include physical activity in your daily routine.Regular physical activity can promote better sleep. Avoid being active too close to bedtime, however.Spending time outside every day might be helpful, too.If you’re not sure what relaxation technique will work for you, try progressive muscle relaxation or a breathing exercise. It may take a few different tries to find one that works for you.*Don’t choose a book that you know you’ll get sucked in to—this may make you stay up later
7. If you often have trouble falling asleep, come up with a solution.
If you’re thinking about your to-do list for the next day, write it down in a journal so you no longer have to be the keeper of that information. Worried about a fight with your friend? Write down what you’re feeling, and what you plan to do about it. If you keep returning to these thoughts, remind yourself that you have a plan, and let the thought go.8. If you can’t fall asleep, get up.
If you’ve been trying to fall asleep for 20 minutes but can’t, get up and do something relaxing. Read or listen to soothing music. Go back to bed when you're tired. Repeat as needed.also managed worries
Try to resolve your worries or concerns before bedtime. Jot down what's on your mind and then set it aside for tomorrow.
Stress management might help. Start with the basics, such as getting organized, setting priorities and delegating tasks. Meditation also can ease anxiety.
excerpt from teenhealthcares/Mayoclinictips
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