Suddenly its midnight, and bedtime feels more like something you crash rather than ease into.
It doesnt take much to improve your night’s rest.
We rounded up six expert-approved tips to help you ease into sleep smoothly and wake up feeling more refreshed.
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Experts recommend cutting out caffeine at least 10 hours before bed.
So watch out for sodas and chocolate too!
So while a midnight snack might be tempting, it can keep us awake.
This keeps yourcircadian rhythmin check.
Build a Simple, Repeatable Routine
Routines arent just comforting, theyre a part of our biology.
Think of yourbedtime routinelike a slope youre gently sliding down, Dr. Wu says.
Tryavoiding screensat least one hour before you plan to sleep.
Swap scrolling for reading or listening to a podcast.
“Then, set your alarm for the very last snooze time.
This way youll get that added rest without all the disruptions of pushing snooze multiple times.
