Sleep Tips
Get Some Physical Exercise During the Day
People with "mental" jobs, like office workers, have far more trouble sleeping than do people who work physically hard all day. Even 15
minutes a day of exercise will give your body the activity and oxygen it needs to help you relax more and sleep better.
Keep Regular Bedtime Hours
Your body likes regular routines, whether you do or not. It likes to know that it's going to get up at the same time each
day, eat at the same times, and go to bed at the same time. So pick a reasonable and regular time to go to bed each night. And stick to it.
Avoid Naps
Sure, they're nice to do during the day, and if you couldn't sleep at night, you're grateful for any chance to sleep. But if you're
really having trouble sleeping at night--and you're not a senior citizen who sleeps for small periods of time, skip naps. You'll be
more tired at bedtime and more able to fall asleep.
Avoid Caffeine, Alcohol and Tobacco
It should be obvious, but some people forget that coffee is not the only drink containing caffeine. Tea (black, not herbal), chocolate and
cola drinks are also high in caffeine. Alcohol may feel like it's soothing you, but all it's doing is stupefying you. Research has shown that
alcohol upsets sleep, preventing a deep rest. Same with tobacco. Avoid them.