Golden Rules of Sleep

1. Don't spend more than 20 minutes trying to fall asleep. Read a book, write a letter, walk around. Better to have 5 solid hours of sleep than 8 restless hours.
2. Develop a sleeping ritual. Train your body to know when it's time to sleep. Even if you compromise some habits later, your body will become accustomed to certain patterns, making it easier to fall asleep.
3. Keep your bedroom at a moderate temperature. Also-- make sure your room is properly ventilated.
4. Avoid hot baths before going to sleep. Raises you body temperature, making it more difficult to sleep.
5. Avoid lights and noises when trying to sleep. Avoid loud music & electronics close to bedtime.
6. Avoid overeating at dinner. Increases level of alertness causes more frequent wake ups throughout the night.
7. Be active during the day. Makes it easier to sleep (another great benefit to exercise)
8. Stick to a regular sleeping schedule. TOUGH ONE!
9. Wake up with the help of natural or blue lights.H feel refreshed, blue lights mimic natural setting.
10. Warm your body when you wake up. Cools down to help you sleep better, warm up again to be fully awake. (Hot shower is always a great reward)