6 TIPS TO STOP COVID WORRIES RUINING SLEEP!
IS ANXIETY about COVID-19 keeping you awake at night? Try these six tips to send you off to the Land of Nod!
DO SOMETHING RELAXING BEFORE BEDTIME — AND DON’T LOOK AT YOUR PHONE!
Watch TV, read a book, listen to calming music or take a shower or bath.
But do limit screen time. The blue light emitted by your phone, tablet or computer can suppress the release of melatonin, a hormone that tells your body to get drowsy.
SET THE STAGE FOR GOOD SNOOZE TIME.
Turn down lights to encourage melatonin release and make sure your sleep space is cool enough for good rest.
TRY TO GO TO BED AND WAKE UP AT THE SAME TIME EVERY DAY.
A predictable schedule will help you feel ready for bed and sleep. And don’t nap during the day — it can mess with your bedtime.
IF YOU WAKE UP, DO SOMETHING RELAXING TO HELP YOU FALL BACK TO SLEEP.
Get up and read, meditate or do some light stretching — whatever you find calming.
AVOID ALCOHOL BEFORE BEDTIME.
Booze might help you fall asleep, but it will likely keep you from getting quality rest.
EXERCISE!
It will tire you and has well-documented beneficial effects on sleep.