If you’re experiencing some seasonal sleep disruptions, you’re not alone.
What Exactly Is Winter Insomnia?
What Could Be Causing Sleepless Nights in Winter?
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Here’s what he sees as the primary drivers of winter insomnia.
And even after the holidays are over, you might be focusing more on stick-to-your-ribscomfort foodsthan light salads.
Spending less time outdoors
We get it.
It’s cold outside, and you aren’t exactly interested in playing pickleball in a parka.
(As anyone knowsreading something stressful before bed can pretty much ensure a bout of tossing and turning.)
“Dont wait for a sleep problem to occur,” Dzierzewski says.
“You want to develop a consistent bedtime routine to protect your sleep before the insomnia starts.”
“Youre doing a lot of the work right there.”
“That can be a strong sleep cue for your body,” Dzierzewski says.
(Extra credit if you take it outdoors!)
Create a cooldown routine at night
Put down the phone (and stop the doomscrolling!).
“That tells your body that sleep’s about to come,” Dzierzewski says.
