Whether you have these conditions or not, you need to be getting about 8 hours of sleep a night. However, this should be an average. Unfortunately, are busy daily lives won't always give us that perfect number. Here are some tips to make this average happen.
Have a sleep journal! This will be great to analyze yourself and with a counselor if you have one. Set up your page like this
Date:
Location:
Time you went to sleep:
Time you woke up:
Total hours of sleep:
Did you need to use an alarm today? (Yes or No)
Did you dream? (Yes or No)
If yes, describe your dream: *Note you can also illustrate your dream if that is easier!
Establish a routine. Here is a sample routine I use.
- Shower (If you shower at night. It is relaxing so give it a try!)
- Brush Teeth
- Comb Hair
- Take Medications
- 20 - 30 min of Free Time (Read, Pray/Meditate, Check up on Social Media)
- Sleep
Avoid these foods before bed
- Caffeine
- Greasy Foods
- Sugary Desserts
Good Luck!
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