If you feel like you’re dragging more often than not throughout the day, you’re not alone. It might sound obvious, but many of us are sleepy because we’re not getting enough sleep. Deep sleep is heavily influenced by circadian rhythms and timing of things like sleep, wake, exercise, and meal times, Dr. Winter says, so creating a consistent routine is essential to improving sleep. To help you stay consistent day-to-day, consider adding an alarm 1 hour before bedtime to remind you to begin to wind down for bed — yup, even on the weekends Schedule Time For Stress-Relieving Activities On a biological level, anxiety increases heart rate, blood pressure, and cognition; three things you certainly don’t want to increase either before bed or while you are trying to fall asleep So, it’s best to fit in some movement around the same time each day — ideally timed to conclude at least 2 ½ hours before bed so you have time to wind down. Fuel Wisely On the flip side, foods and drinks that deliver a dose of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, melatonin, and tryptophan tend to promote better sleep A diet that features more carbs than fat also appears to be part of the Rx for how to get better sleep.
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