Sleep is one of the most important pillars of optimal health. If you get efficient sleep, you’ll feel better, live longer, have more energy and eat healthier, just to name a few of the benefits. The goal is to get into deep sleep for about 8 hours per night. Even though some of us may think we’re getting deep sleep because we can fall asleep easily, that is not always the case. Here are some tips to achieve your best night's sleep:
Turn off all blue light and electronic devices at least ½ hour before bedtime, 1 ½ hours would be ideal (you can wear blue-light-blocker glasses or turn your devices on to night shift if you’re unable to cut yourself off completely). Dim lighting at night is helpful as well, such as pink Himalayan sea-salt light or candle holders.
Turn your room into a sleep sanctuary. Black out your room, any type of light will disrupt you from getting into that deep sleep. Keep the WIFI and electronic devices out of your room, or at least put them on airplane mode.
Set a bedtime so that you’re able to get 8 hours of sleep based on the sun rise and set. The optimal bedtime is 10pm.
Exercise before 9am, even if it’s only for 5 minutes. Studies have proven that this habit will help you get into a deep sleep more efficiently
Practice some form of relaxation or meditation before bedtime if you have a hard time falling asleep.