Are you having trouble getting out of bed and starting your day? Here are 5 tips that can help improve your sleep and give you energy to start your day!
before bed
1. Plan to get at least 8 hours of sleep: “Sleep is important for mental function: alertness, memory consolidation, mood regulation, and physical health,” says Phyllis C. Zee, MD, PhD, a professor of neurology and the director of the sleep disorders center at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago.
2. Turn off your screens at least 1 hour before bed:
Electronic back-lit devices like cell phones, tablets, readers, and computers emit short-wavelength enriched light, also known as blue light, which has been shown to reduce or delay the natural production of melatonin in the evening and decrease feelings of sleepiness. Blue light can also reduce the amount of time you spend in slow-wave and rapid-eye movement (REM) sleep, two stages of the sleep cycle that are vital for cognitive functioning.
3. Establish a regular bedtime routine: When you get a regular routine in place, your mind and body adapt and will result in more calmness.
4. Journal: Include goals for the next day. - When you do this, you set your mind up for success and get motivated to achieve these goals.
5. Say Affirmations: Before I go to bed this is what I say to myself 5 times out loud. “Tomorrow I will wake up refreshed and blessed!!” Try it…. Works for me!!
Results
“Increased energy, motivation, attentiveness, and calmness. Do just one of these to start and see where it takes you!”
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