proven ways to get a better night’s sleep

There are SO MANY articles, even entire books, dedicated to helping us get a better night’s sleep. Sleep is the holy grail for most busy women – we all need it - and we don’t get enough of it! We know that great quality sleep is a critical component of our health, wellness, and productivity.

That being said, we’ve filtered through hundreds of articles to narrow down the most crucial components for quality shut-eye. These are all evidence-based, and there are many more, but these are our favorites and the most achievable:

Overall - Try to go to bed and wake up at roughly the same time each day.

During the day:

• Eat well (whole foods, lots of fruits and vegetables)

• Exercise daily

• Get lots of exposure to bright light (preferably sunlight as that also boosts happiness)

In the evening:

• Don’t consume caffeine after 4 pm

• Don’t consume a lot of alcohol or food late in the evening

• Reduce exposure to blue light (yes, put down your cellphone!)

Optimize your sleeping environment:

• Set your bedroom to a comfortable temperature (around 65-70 degrees)

• Limit noise or run some ambient (white) noise

• Limit light (the darker, the better)

• A comfortable bed, mattress, and pillow

AND last, but not least… 

FOCUS ON YOU!

• Relax and clear your mind (a hot bath or shower, music, reading)

• Slip into something supremely soft, comfortable, and flattering to sleep in

While the last bullet may not have quite as many scientific studies backing it up, we believe it’s just as important as the other factors. After all, YOU are the one going to sleep. How you feel is the most important factor of all.

Sleep Well!.....and Wake Happy!