
10 Ways to get a good nights sleep
Sleep plays a major role in your physical and mental health. Getting enough sleep protects our mental health, our physical well-being, growth and development, helps us feel rested, energized, and able to accomplish our days’ tasks successfully, safely. A routine of good sleep can improve your overall health and wellness drastically. Unfortunately, there are so many factors that can interfere with sleep: work, stress, responsibilities, illness, and other factors. Insufficient sleep can lead to chronic health issues, such as obesity, heart disease and diabetes, safety issues if we are operating vehicles or machinery, or can cause mental deficiencies in learning, working and communicating. If you are looking to improve your overall health, try these 10 ways to help achieve a better night’s sleep: 1. Keep a Consistent Sleep Schedule To achieve this goal, set a bedtime that is early enough for you to get eight hours of sleep, the recommended amount of sleep for a healthy adult. Do not go to bed unless you are tired. Try to wake up the same time every day, even on weekends and vacations. Limit any daytime naps to 30 minutes, and avoid napping late in the day, as this can disrupt sleep. Consistency