Happy World Sleep Day!
We all know a night of bad sleeping is THE WORST.
Sleep deprivation can drain your mental abilities and puts your physical health at real risk. Science has linked poor sleep with a number of health problems, from weight gain to a weakened immune system.
If you’re a “bad” sleeper, you’re not alone. 86% of us say that once a week we have trouble falling, or staying, asleep. The biggest culrpit when it comes to a bad night of sleep? Not being able to turn off our brains.
Here are the top reasons we struggle with sleep:
1. Stressing about money.
2. Stress about the pandemic.
3. Stress about our family or relationships.
4. Job stress.
5. The temperature in the room.
6. An uncomfortable bed.
7. Too much noise.
8. Our kids.
9. Our pets.
10. Too much light in the room.
According to Sleep Country Canada, sleep is one of the best forms of self-care for living a healthier and happier life.
So, how do we improve our sleep? Sleep Country has a few tips!
Calm Your Mind: Focus on deep breathing and leave the stress of the day behind.
Make Your Bedroom A Sleep Sanctuary: Keep the TV, work and cell phones in another part of the house. The blue light emitted from your devices is the kind of light that tells your body it needs to stay alert and awake. Your mind & body should associate the bedroom as a place to sleep first and foremost.
Maintain a Consistent Sleep Schedule: Our bodies are creatures of habit, so the more we practice our sleep
routines, the more benefits we reap. A dedicated sleep schedule teaches your body how to gear down to ‘sleep mode’ at the same time each night, so you can awake refreshed for the day ahead.
Establish A Bedtime Ritual: Relax from the stresses of the day with a soothing bath or an herbal tea. Read a book or ease down with some calming music in bed. A similar routine every evening will trigger your brain and body for sleep, allowing you to feel sleepy at the same time each night.
Nighty Night! Zzzzzzzzz………
