Tips for a healthier Sleep

Stick to a sleep schedule.

Going to bed and waking up at the same time each day helps to tune our circadian rhythm and gets us ready for a proper rest. We often set an alarm for when it’s time to wake up but fail to do so when it’s time to go to bed!

This first is a simple one but a truly effective one as well! Try it out.

As storytellers we love to use ‘our power’ for good and to shine some light on things that truly interest and we found out this is such an universal problem.

Informed by the mind-blowing book by Mathew Walker  ‘Why We Sleep’ we created an educational five-episode series to share some tips for a healthier night’s sleep.

Time to step away from the bad influences!

They sure are a fun gang to hang with but they affect your rest heavily. Having a nightcap can feel relaxing and help you to fall asleep but even so your resting time actually decreases.

Try avoiding nicotine, alcohol and caffeine for a proper, restful night. Studies show that even if you feel like you slept all night having some of these elements in your system actually rob you of REM sleep keeping you in the lighter stage of sleep.

Distractions free bedroom.

We should try to get rid of anything that distracts us from sleep…not an easy one, we know!

TV. cell phones and computers can seem like something relaxing, that helps with washing the day off but can actually result as opposite, depriving us of needed sleep. Also if you happen to have a cat, you definitely know this feeling!

Sleep like a broccoli.

It’s always good to avoid large meals and beverages late at night.

A light snack is okay, but a large meal can cause indigestion, which interferes with sleep. Also drinking too many fluids at night can cause frequent awakenings to go well…pee.

Take a hot bath before going to bed.

The drop in body temperature after getting out of the bath may help you feel sleepy, the bath can help you relax and slow down so you’re ready to sleep.

And also, it just feels so nice doesn’t it?