The Importance Of Getting A Good Night’s Sleep

If you have trouble sleeping, you’re not alone.

Tens of millions of people have difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. Even people who usually sleep well may have trouble when they’re under extra stress or away from home.

If you have trouble getting to sleep or staying asleep or want to make sure that you’re getting enough rest, the following tips can help.

 

Develop healthy habits:

• Go to bed and get up at the same time every day
• Have a bedtime routine
• Go to bed when you feel drowsy
• Get regular exercise
• Watch what, and when, you eat at night

 

Create a comfortable sleep environment:

• Keep your bedroom quiet, dark, and comfortable
• Sleep on a comfortable bed
• Don’t keep a light on

 

Things to avoid:

• Limit daytime naps
• Use your bed only for sleeping, enabling relaxation
• Deal with demanding tasks earlier in the day
• Do not watch television or use electronics in bed
• Avoid or limit nicotine, caffeine, and alcohol

 

Sleep problems typically go away on their own, but issues may arise from physical or emotional health conditions that require medical help.

If you have sleep problems that last longer than two weeks, see your health care provider.