Guest Article by Cheryl Conklin at Wellness Central

Sleeping poorly can affect your entire day. You may feel exhausted at work, get cranky with your family, or skip out on hobbies and activities because you’re just too tired to participate. It can also affect your mental health and exacerbate issues like depression and anxiety. How can you improve the quality of sleep you get each night? And how can you change your life so that you find it easy to fall asleep at night instead of tossing and turning? These resources courtesy of Dr. Christopher J. Hall will help you switch up your bedroom design, chill out before bed, and even choose supplements that promote relaxation.

Helpful Aids

You may find that certain aids assist you in sleeping. Try out these teas, vitamins, and dental solutions to enhance your quality of sleep.

• These tasty teas and other caffeine-free beverages can be soothing to sip as part of your nighttime routine.

• Incorporate these vitamins into your diet to get your circadian rhythm back on track.

• Orthodontic treatments like aligners can help cure more serious sleep issues like sleep apnea.

• You can skip office visits when you use an at-home aligner like byte. 

Bedroom Design

Creating a dark, cozy environment in your bedroom is the key to getting a solid eight hours of sleep. Here are some changes you can make in this space.

• Is your uncomfortable mattress keeping you up at night? Check out this buying guide before purchasing a new one.

• Keep the temperature in your bedroom cool to stay comfortable all night.

• Darken your bedroom with heavy drapes, fabric blinds, or other decor choices!

Lifestyle Changes

Certain health and lifestyle choices might be preventing you from falling asleep at night. Here’s how to restructure your day to establish a consistent sleep schedule and support your mental health.

• Make more time for exercise in your schedule to tire yourself out by the end of the day.

• Reduce your caffeine intake so that you actually feel tired rather than energized in the evening.

Relaxation Techniques

Before you get under the covers, you’ll want to take some time to let go of your stress from the day. These techniques can help you get in the right mindset to fall asleep.

• You can do these simple breathing exercises to calm down in the evening.

• Try doing yoga or meditating before bed to boost your well-being and clear your mind before going to sleep.

• Guided imagery and positive visualizations can help you drift off into dreamland.

Sleeping well at night is the foundation of a healthy lifestyle. It’s also essential for your mental health. There are many reasons why you may be staying up at night, but if you can address these issues, you will be able to boost your mental health and enjoy a much higher quality of life overall.

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