Make adjustments to your sleep routine to improve your sleep. Aim to sleep at least 8 hours at night. Be consistent with your sleep schedule if you can. If you are unfamiliar with the term “sleep hygiene” look it up and start practicing!
Below are some tips:
- Relax before bed without a screen on (no television, phone, or computer).
- Make sure your sleep environment is dark, cool, and clean.
- Reserve your bedroom for sleeping (and sex, if you’re up to it), try not to watch TV, eat, or work in bed.
- Try not to look at the time in the middle of the night as this may make you feel restless.
- Use a fan, sound machine, and/or diffuser to help calm your senses.
- Take a hot bath an hour or two before bedtime (if your skin can handle it).
- Avoid caffeine and alcohol in the afternoon. Alcohol may make it seem easier to sleep, but it disrupts the quality of your sleep.
- Exercise, but not too close to bedtime.
If you cannot sleep night after night, ask your doctor about sleep aid options.
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