Monday, March 5, 2007

Get the Best Sleep Ever

I know it is going to break your heart, but the snooze button is not your friend.

Those ten more minutes are keeping you away from feeling alert each day.

Many Americans lie down to go to sleep each night, but the sleep part never happens.

Stress, lack of exercise, poor eating habits, among other factors play a major role in not getting enough rest.

Eliminate sleep problems by creating relaxing activities before going to bed. For instance, taking a hot shower or bath, cleaning your bedroom, reading, etc.

Try not to eat 4 hours before going to sleep. It's also a great way to keep extra pounds off.

Make sure your mattress and pillows support your body comfortably. Having the wrong mattress can lead to back and spinal problems.

Take deep breaths before going sleep. This slows the heart rate down and relaxes all the muscles.

If you don't sleep, you can't dream. And what's life without a dream?

Close your eyes. Now your one step away from your dreams.





4 Comments:

At March 7, 2007 at 10:23 AM , Blogger Kristyn E said...

Maybe someone should tell Residence Life that having the wrong mattress can keep us from getting a good night's sleep... Or is the real problem just that we are too stressed out?

 
At March 27, 2007 at 10:33 AM , Blogger India said...

WOW! I can name 10 things in here that keeps me from getting enough sleep! I don't use pillows (they hurt my neck), I eat RIGHT before I jump in the bed at night, I'M STRESSED ALL DAY EVERY DAY, and I always get those extra 10 minutes before I actually get up....BUT, I guess I need to do better....

 
At April 4, 2007 at 9:09 PM , Blogger Ashlee said...

I can't tell you how many times I eat befor I go to bed. I eat like its dinner time! Plus I hit the snooze buttons about 5 times before I get up. I know I have bad sleeping habits...

 
At April 7, 2007 at 2:25 PM , Blogger Unknown said...

I think at some point we all struggle with the sleep issue and think we can always catch up later. Unfortunately, it does not necessarily work that way. I have also read recent studies that indicate the importance of enough sleep in helping to maintain a healthy weight, apparently too little sleep results in the body not wanting to shed those extra pounds. Another reason for trying to relax and get the sleep you really need.

 

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