The Best Reasons To Get More Sleep

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How to Get More Sleep  

Step 1: Make sure that your lack of sleep is not caused by a medical issue. Sleep disturbance may occur as a symptom of a physical or mental health problems.

Step 2: Improving sleeping conditions is vital. Remember, lights off, pull the blinds down, and make sure it’s dark, quiet and cooler, rather than warmer.   

Step 3: Caffeine, alcohol, and sugary foods are known sleep disruptors, so avoid heavy meals and too much drinking too close to bedtime.

Step 4: Exercise regularly. Try at least 30 minutes on most days, albeit make sure it’s not too close to bedtime.

Step 5: Work on reducing stress. Stress management techniques can help. While you’re at it, try leaving your worries for next day, because worrying also impedes sleep quality.  

Step 6: Have a regular sleep schedule. Go to bed at the same time every night, and wake up at the same time every morning (this denotes weekends as well).