09/03/2019

10 Simple Routines to Help You Have a Good Night’s Sleep

Set yourself up for success by trying one of these science-backed steps

If you have trouble getting into a regular sleep pattern, establishing clear morning and nighttime routines can help you fall asleep more easily and wake up feeling refreshed, leading to greater productivity all day. It doesn’t need to be complicated or time-consuming, but sticking to a schedule has a calming effect and can relieve stress. 

Here, two sleep scientists give their suggestions.

In the Morning:

Pick a wake-up time and stick to it. “Setting the same wake-up time every morning is essential and it’s best to maintain that every day, even on the weekends,” says Cheri Mah, M.D., a physician scientist specializing in sleep and performance at the University of California, San Francisco (U.C.S.F.) Human Performance Center. 

Please select this link to read the complete article from Thrive Global.