Getting to sleep
Did you know that nearly one-third of the world’s adult population has trouble getting to sleep? If you fall into that group, try these tips.
- Go to bed at the same time every night, and have an established bedtime routine.
- Exercise during the day. Tire out your body by using it during the day.
- Reduce or eliminate caffeine, stimulants, and alcohol. Even when you consume them early in the day, they can affect your sleep.
- Eat your main meal at midday, and a light meal in the evening.
- Learn a relaxation technique – meditation, yoga, breathing exercises, journaling – and practice it as part of your bedtime routine.
- Don’t overthink it. The more worked up you get, the harder it is to sleep.
