Do you wake up feeling sluggish? Is it all you can do to get out of bed in the morning? Then you might not be getting enough sleep. Most experts recommend somewhere between 7-9 hours each night. Here are some tips that I have found helpful in getting adequate rest.
Have a Consistent Sleep Schedule
Getting up and going to bed at the same time each day can do wonders for getting your body on track with sleep. I tend to sleep in a little later on the weekends, but overall I try keep my sleep consistent.
Task 1: Decide what time you’re going to bed and waking up and stick to your new schedule! Set a “go to bed” alarm if you have to.
Make Time to Un-Wind
I tend to not do this very well, but it really can make a difference. Avoid electronics right before bed and make a little time to just relax and un-wind. You may find it helps you fall asleep faster and sleep better.
I try to shut down electronics around 30 minutes before bed, giving me time to prep for the next day, brush my teeth, and fit in a little reading before falling asleep. I think I fall asleep a lot faster when I remember to do this!
Task 2: Take 30 minutes before going to bed to prepare for the next day and wind down. Prep coffee for the morning, pick out the next day’s outfit, and take a few minutes to relax. I like reading for a little bit to unwind.
Don’t Over-Do It
Stress can cause a restless night’s rest. If your schedule is overwhelming and you find yourself stressed a lot of the time, it may be time to take a long hard look and your schedule and reevaluate your commitments. If letting go of a few things can help you live a healthier, less stressful life, then it’s worth it.
I know it can be hard to say “No” and have the possibility of disappointing people, but your overall health needs to be a major factor in the things you take on.
Task 3: Evaluate Your Schedule and adjust if needed to make sure you’re not stressed out and overwhelmed.
Being consistent with your sleep times, making time to unwind, and keeping your schedule manageable are all keys to getting more sleep and feeling well-rested. Sleep is an often-overlooked but important part of living a healthy lifestyle.
How do you make sure you get enough sleep?
This is so true but often harder than it should be!
I needed to hear these tips today! I’m getting seriously sleep deprived and definitely need to start making more of an effort to unwind at night before bed! Thanks for posting this 🙂
I’m so glad you found the tips helpful! Best of luck implementing them 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
I need to get better with adding in more unwind time. Typically I fall asleep quickly, but I am sorry some nights that I spent all evening on the computer. Then my mind doesn’t shut down and I get frustrated that I cannot fall asleep. I KNOW the importance, but haven’t made it a priority. Thanks for the reminder. 🙂
Great tips! I need to say no more often so that all the things I have to do the following day don’t bounce around in my head all night!
Thanks for posting! I have been trying to plan out my days to get everything dealing with my real job and my blog done and I’ve found that I really need to get up earlier lol Which of course means I have to try to go to bed earlier, such a hard thing to do! Definitely going try putting the cell down before bed and really taking that time to wind down(:
I can totally relate! I’ve been doing the same thing – getting up earlier so I have time to work on blogging before going to my day job. It is hard to go to bed earlier, there are some nights the time completely gets away from me. Thanks for stopping by!
I never ever sleep enough! I really need to work on shutting down electronics.
Yeah it is soo hard to put the cell phone down and turn off the TV before bed! Thanks for visiting!
It is so hard for me to follow a consistent bedtime schedule. Wish there was more time in the day….thanks for the reminders!
I know my list of things to do is always too long to fit into one day! Going to bed at a consistent time is a hard one. Thanks so much for visiting!
Again… good tips… getting a good night’s sleep can be difficult, but it is so important. 🙂
This is such an important reminder for me! I’m struggling to get quality sleep, and need to turn off the computer and quit blogging until late. Thanks for linking with the Sat. Soiree! I’m sharing this great post tomorrow!
I enjoyed your post and will be featuring it this week for Family Fun Friday! 🙂
So glad you enjoyed it and thank you for featuring it! Hope you have a wonderful week 🙂