8 Ways to Make Sure You Get the Best Sleep Possible
Here's how to make sure you get the best sleep possible.
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Sleep Tight - From increased energy to a boosted immune system to a longer life, sleep is key to being your healthiest self. But there are a million things that can get in the way of you getting your optimal amount of sleep. Read on for tips to help you get better quality shuteye. By Kenrya Rankin (Photo: JGI/Jamie Grill)
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Get on a Schedule - Waking up and going to sleep at the same time every day — even on weekends — puts your body on a consistent sleep-wake cycle. (Photo: LWA/Dann Tardif)
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Leave Your Phone Alone - The blue light from your devices has been proven to disrupt your sleep cycle; stop using it an hour before bed. If you must use your phone, turn on the night mode to minimize the impact. (Photo: JGI/Jamie Grill)
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Keep Naps Short - A 20- to 30-minute nap can give you two and a half to four hours of alertness. Sleep for longer than that, however, and you could have a difficult time falling asleep at night.(Photo: Hero Images)
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Skip That Late Day Coffee - The same goes for other stimulants like nicotine. They will make it harder for you to wind down. (Photo: Sam Edwards)
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Optimize Your Room for Sleep - A quiet, cool, dark room is best. Black-out shades, an eye mask, earplugs and a fan are your best friends.(Photo: Philippe Intraligi / EyeEm)
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Eat Light at Night - Big, heavy meals take a lot of your body’s resources to digest, and a churning tummy will keep you up all night.(Photo: Gary Buss)
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Exercise - You know how kids pass out after running around all day? A good daily workout will do the same thing for you.(Photo: Jose Luis Pelaez Inc)
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