BE WELL - Wkly Overhaul

I think the overhaul that needs the most attention for me this week is "Planning for Sleep". I really need to get better at this because I know it is the foundation for living a healthy life.
Purpose: More energy; wakeup by 7:00 AM; promotes beauty and a healthier lifestyle.

Goal: Start planning for sleep at 10:00 PM; Sleep 8-hours, Incorporate several habits from the list below, I already like # 2,8, and 11 ...I'll let you know how it goes...

Below is some science from the Cleveland Clinic

Good sleep habits, also called sleep hygiene, can help you get a good night's sleep.

For example:

1. Think positive. Avoid going to bed with a negative mindset, such as "If I don't sleep for 8 hours, I will feel terrible tomorrow.
2. Try to go to sleep at the same time each night and get up at the same time each morning.
3. Try not to take naps during the day because naps may make you less sleepy at night.
4. Avoid caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol late in the day. Caffeine and nicotine are stimulants and can keep you from falling asleep. Alcohol can cause waking in the night and interferes with sleep quality.
5. Get regular exercise. Try not to exercise close to bedtime because it may stimulate you and make it hard to fall asleep. Experts suggest not exercising for four hours before the time you go to sleep.
6. Don't eat a heavy meal late in the day. A light snack before bedtime, however, may help you sleep.
7. Make your sleeping place comfortable. Be sure that it is dark, quiet, and not too warm or too cold. If light is a problem, try a sleeping mask. If noise is a problem, try earplugs, a fan, or a "white noise" machine to cover up the sounds.
8. Relax before going to bed by reading a book, listening to music, taking a bath, or enjoying another activity you find relaxing.
9. Avoid using your bed for anything other than sleep or sex.
10. If you can't fall asleep and don't feel drowsy, get up and read or do something that is not overly stimulating until you feel sleepy.
11. If you have trouble lying awake worrying about things, try making a to-do list before you go to bed. This may help you to not focus on those worries overnight.
12. Stop clockwatching. Turn the clock around and only use the alarm. (A personal note: if you have one of those blue light alarm clocks get rid of it, I've read that it is better to use those brown/orange lighted clocks or no light at all. No electricity at all in my room works for me back home, my room is totally #7, ask anyone who has had the pleasure of sleeping over, it soooo relaxing..miss it!