Trauma Care International Foundation

SLEEP BETTER

....it was "World sleep day" yesterday.

Better Sleep: Get the Right Amount of Sleep

On average, most adults need seven or eight hours of quality sleep each night, but there's no hard and fast rule that is right for everybody.
A little “quality” sleep is better for you than a long night of restless sleep. The amount of sleep that you need changes as you age and varies with hormonal changes, like during pregnancy.

You should wake up easily in the morning, feeling refreshed and ready to start the day, not bleary-eyed and stumbling out of bed. If you consistently get seven hours of sleep but still wake up feeling drowsy, you probably need a little more. Once you figure out what works for you, be consistent about getting that amount every night.

TIPS FOR IMPROVING YOUR SLEEP

-Keep your room dark and quiet when you sleep.
-Keep the temperature on the cool side at bedtime; people don't sleep as well in rooms that are too hot.
-Treat yourself to a big, comfy bed with the right pillow to support your head and neck.
-Make sure your sheets are clean, soft, and comfortable.
-Save your bedroom for sleeping; keep your TV and computer elsewhere in your home.
-Exercise early in the day
-Avoid working too close to bedtime
-Avoid caffeine, eating fattening foods, watching TV shortly before bedtime.
-Make time for sleep. Don't think of better sleep as a luxury to enjoy when you have time. Block off the needed hours every night just as you would for those other important responsibilities.

Sleep right. It would help you feel refreshed and ready to take on the day every morning.

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