Want better sleep?
 
As the new season unfolds, it brings with it fresh routines. With the sun rising later and setting earlier, there's no better time to embrace the season's changes than by prioritizing better sleep. Consistently achieving better sleep can lead to a healthier, happier, and more fulfilling life.

Here are some of our favorite ways to get better sleep:
 

EXERCISE

Movement is a great way to exert the body and allows better sleep at the end of the day. Regular physical activity helps reduce stress and anxiety, leading to a calmer mind at bedtime. For the best results, try to avoid vigorous exercise close to bedtime, as it might energize you too much right before sleep. 

 

READ

Try reading a book or magazine to relax your mind instead of watching screens. Reading can be an effective way to improve sleep quality by helping to relax the mind and create a calming bedtime routine. Engaging with a good book allows you to disconnect from daily stressors and screens, making it easier to drift off.

 

LIMIT SCREENS

Before getting ready for bed, put your phone away an hour in advance. The blue light emitted by smartphones, tablets, and computers can interfere with the production of melatonin, the hormone responsible for regulating sleep. By reducing exposure to screens in the evening, you allow your body to naturally prepare for sleep, making it easier to fall asleep and stay asleep.

 

JOURNAL

The process of clearing your mind can be very therapeutic. Writing down worries, to-do lists, or reflections on the day can help clear your mind, reducing anxiety and mental clutter that often keeps you awake. This reflective practice allows you to let go of lingering thoughts, creating a sense of closure and calm.