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Tips for a Better Night’s Sleep
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Tips for a Better Night’s Sleep

Getting a good night’s sleep can seem just impossible sometimes. I know there are numerous nights that I have laid awake, wondering why in the world I cannot find sleep. Usually, the answers can be quite obvious. Shape.com listed four ways to ensure you sleep better at night; try to practice these each night for longer beauty sleep!
1. Time Your Meals. You should try to eat your last meal about 2 hours before hitting the sack. Chemicals in certain foods can keep you awake and active for hours, but if you are craving something closer to your bedtime, try a snack whole grain or light sugar.
2. Develop a Routine. Trying to maintain a sleep schedule is one of the best ways to routinely fall asleep and wake up when you want. Try to stick to the schedule on weekends or other days where you might not have to get up for work, it will help you in the long run.
3. Cherish Your Bed. Your bed should be for sleeping only, try to refrain from doing work while sitting in bed.
4. Skip Naps. If you do need to take an afternoon nap, keep it under 30 minutes. Anything longer can seriously throw off your sleeping patterns and keep you awake at night.

December 28, 2009
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Sleeping Myths Busted
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Sleeping Myths Busted

Women’s Health Magazine put out a great article busting common sleep myths. It’s not uncommon that I find myself struggling to fall asleep at night, and reading through these myths taught me a lot and gave me some good tips for falling asleep quicker. Some of my favorites were:
1. Myth: It is good to “catch-up” on sleep when you can- such as sleeping in on the weekends.
–I have to admit I do this all the time. My job requires me to work Monday-Friday starting at 8, and it isn’t unusual for me to sleep in until 11 or sometimes even noon on the weekends!
Busted: You want to keep a regular sleep pattern all seven days. Having a regular bedtime and waking up at the same hours will help you fall asleep at night.

2. Working out in the evening will cause you to be tired and fall asleep quickly.
–Again, I am guilty of this! I try to work out everyday, but sometimes I have to squeeze in my gym time around 8 or even 9 at night.
Busted: Exercising regularly will help you sleep at night. But you want to finish your workout at least 3 hours before you hit the sheets, because a cooler body will help you get to sleep faster. When you exercise, your body temperature is raised and can take some time to get back down to normal.

3. Having a drink before bed, such as a glass of wine, will make you tired.

Busted: Drinking alcohol may make you tired, but it will cause you to have fragmented sleep, and you may have problems waking up throughout the night.

Click here to read all 10 sleeping myths and tips for a better night’s sleep.

December 4, 2009
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