Sleep

There are so many things that seem more interesting or important than getting a few more hours of sleep but just as exercise and nutrition sleep is essential for health and happiness. The quality of your sleep directly affects the quality of your waking life, including your mental sharpness, productivity, emotional balance, creativity, physical vitality, and even your weight. No other activity delivers so many benefits with so little effort.

Your Brain Needs Sleep, so you can:

Remember what you learn
Pay attention and concentrate
Solve problems and think of new ideas

Your Body Needs Sleep, so your:

Muscles, bones, and skin can grow
Muscles, skin and other parts can fix injuries
Body can stay healthy and fight sickness

Tips to help you get a better night’s sleep

Make sure your bedroom is cool, dark and quite.

Exercise during the day.

Avoid big meals before bed, try a warm drink and a light snack.

Don’t drink, drinks with caffeine in before bed avoid fizzy pop, tea, coffee and energy drinks.

Try to go to bed at about the same time every night so your body gets into a routine.

Have a bedtime routine where you relax, try having a warm bath, read a book or listen to some relaxing music.

Quit smoking. Smoking causes sleep troubles

Don't worry in bed If you can't sleep, don't lie there worrying about it. Get up and do something you find relaxing until you feel sleepy again, then return to bed

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