This week is Sleep Awareness Week so in honour of that here are our top 10 tips for getting a better sleep at night
1) Make sure your room is completely dark.
2) Aim for a cooler temperature of 18 degrees or less. Air conditioning may be needed to keep a temperature cooler.
3) Make sure your bed and pillow are comfortable.
4) Stick to a regular sleep schedule - same wake and sleep time throughout the week allowing for 8 - 9hours per night.
5) Spend time avoiding screens before sleep. 60 minutes screen free is recommended to help our sleep hormones
6) Have a wind down routine prior to initiating sleep
7) Consider taking a magnesium supplement 30 minutes prior to sleep
8) Try some relaxation techniques prior to sleep eg meditation
9) Avoid heavy meals or alcohol within the last 2 hours prior to sleep
10) Avoid caffeine within 5-7 hours of sleep time.
