A basic tool to help keep me balanced is "sleep hygiene" which is simply going to bed the same time every night and getting up the same time every morning. When I found myself lying awake at night several nights this week, I realized that I hadn't been setting my alarm.
We had just been on a two-week vacation and so I was sleeping-in to catch up on my sleep. Trouble is I was sleeping too late so couldn't get to sleep at night. If I had let this get out of control, I'd be up watching TV until midnight or later and then unable to function well during the day.
Fortunately, I remembered this simple tool and got myself back on track. Now I'm waking up before my alarm and enjoying an extra 15 minutes in the morning. The bonus is the ability to fall asleep at night without having to use pills or worse, alcohol, thinking that will help me relax.
Fall is the perfect time of year to start practicing "sleep hygiene" since the nights are cooler and many of us are back from vacation and on a regular work schedule. The key is to set the alarm even if you've had a late night out. You may have one day of low energy, but you'll be able to get on schedule within one day.
Rest easy!
We had just been on a two-week vacation and so I was sleeping-in to catch up on my sleep. Trouble is I was sleeping too late so couldn't get to sleep at night. If I had let this get out of control, I'd be up watching TV until midnight or later and then unable to function well during the day.
Fortunately, I remembered this simple tool and got myself back on track. Now I'm waking up before my alarm and enjoying an extra 15 minutes in the morning. The bonus is the ability to fall asleep at night without having to use pills or worse, alcohol, thinking that will help me relax.
Fall is the perfect time of year to start practicing "sleep hygiene" since the nights are cooler and many of us are back from vacation and on a regular work schedule. The key is to set the alarm even if you've had a late night out. You may have one day of low energy, but you'll be able to get on schedule within one day.
Rest easy!
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