How to Sleep Like a Sleep Scientist
“Half
of all Americans have trouble falling asleep each year. But for Leah Irish, an
expert in sleep behavior at North Dakota State University, getting a good
night’s sleep starts during the day.
She checks in with herself when she wakes up.
A big part of getting a good night’s rest is thinking about and keeping track of how you sleep, said Dr. Irish.
She keeps her sleep space “cool, clean and comfortable.”
Studies show that having your bedroom on the cooler side is best for optimal sleep. Having a clean and tidy bedroom also helps with peace of mind, she said
She keeps her phone away from the bed.
Phones are an enemy of sleep, Dr. Irish said. She keeps hers across the room from her at night.
She makes sleep a priority.
A commitment to good sleep means planning around it, said Dr. Irish. It’s a paradigm shift; she’s often fitting her social life into her sleep schedule rather than the other way around.
She knows what works for or against her sleep.
Caffeine doesn’t bother Dr. Irish but working late does. So, she makes sure to factor in a few hours post-work to wind down, giving herself enough time to get into a sleep mindset. Know what keeps you up and abstain from those things after a certain hour.”
Read the complete article available at The New York Times
✨Discussion:
Keeping track of how you sleep is something I hadn’t really factored when
trying to get a good night’s sleep. However, keeping track is very beneficial
because you note what worked well for you and what didn’t. Then, you can repeat
what worked well for you the next night. Additionally, caffeine also doesn’t
really affect me. Instead, playing video games right before bed is what doesn’t
let me sleep the most.
✨Reflection: What's something you can implement to help you get a better nights sleep?
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@innateJoy9602 Thank you for sharing this article! A good nights sleep is vital for optimal functioning throughout the day. Something that helps me sleep better is meditation. I do about 10 mins of meditation and it helps me to fall asleep much quicker.
@comfortableNight4463
Meditation is great! I really wish I was better at it! I need to practice it some more.
Thanks for reading! <3 🌺✨🌿
@innateJoy9602
Thank you for this great article! Learning how not to ruminate on my thoughts helped me a lot and now I fall asleep with ease. What about you?
@globalBraid3744
It's definitely hard not to ruminate in our thoughts at night!
For me, keeping my phone away has helped a lot!
Thanks for reading<3 🌺✨🌿
@Mel161995
Very true!
Sleep is so important for our overall wellness.
Appreciate you reading!💜
@innateJoy9602
✨Reflection: What's something you can implement to help you get a better nights sleep?
what i practice is -keeping a space of 2 hours between last meal and sleep, keeping my bed, pillows clean , and practicing gratitude and forgiveness before sleeping
@blissart
I love that Bliss! I really do feel keeping your sleeping area clean does wonders. Also practicing gratitude and forgiveness before bed sounds like something I need to start implementing!💜