WELLBEING

TIPS FOR A GOODNIGHT'S SLEEP

Reduce Caffeine Intake A cup of coffee can help us wake up in the morning, but did you know caffeine stays in the bloodstream for 12 hours and negatively affects the quality of our sleep? Try to limit caffeine intake to before midday.

Practice Meditation

Meditation relaxes not only the mind but also the body. By encouraging slower breathing, the parasympathetic nervous system is activated which in turn lowers our heart rate, making it easier to fall asleep.

Get Regular Exercise Exercising during the day makes it much easier to fall and stay asleep at night. It allows for a much deeper sleep as the body recovers from the strain of the exercise. Just make sure not to exercise too close to bedtime since exercise has a stimulating effect on our mind and body.

Relax Before Bed

Take time to relax an hour before bed by having a hot bath or shower, reading a book, or drinking a cup of decaffeinated tea. By creating a bedtime routine we ready ourselves for sleep meaning that we are able to fall asleep quicker.