Tips for Sleeping Better

       

Here are some things you can do and some things you should avoid in order to get better sleep at night.

                                                                                                                                               

Dos

Don’ts

Keep your bedroom dark                         Keep your bedroom quiet                         Avoid foods, beverages, and medications that contain caffeine                         Exercise regularly                         Make your sleep environment as comfortable as possible                         Get up at about the same time every day, even on weekends and holidays                         Go to bed with the intention of going right to sleep

Don’t take naps                         Don’t go to bed until you’re sleepy                         Don’t use your bed or bedroom for anything other than sleeping or sexual activity                         Don’t consume caffeine within 4 hours of bedtime                         Don’t exercise within 4 hours of bedtime                         Don’t smoke prior to bedtime. (Ideally, don’t smoke at all!)