Chicago (WLS) — Besides proper diet and exercise, one of the most important things for good health is sleep. But our daily schedules often make a good night’s sleep feel like a dream.
Dr. Angela Holliday Bell, a certified sleep specialist, says the first step to getting better sleep is a priority.
“Set your day and night with sleep in mind instead of putting it on the back burner,” Holliday-Bell said.
Keeping a consistent wake-up time and bedtime can also help you get a better rest. This helps your body adjust its sleep rhythm and encourage rest. You can increase the benefits of having a consistent sleep schedule by creating a relaxing routine to snuggle up to just before you hit your pillow.
Once you’re in bed, the key to maintaining sleep is keeping your room dark, quiet, and cool.
“You really need to lower your body temperature by a degree or two to facilitate the transition to sleep,” says Holliday-Bell. A room temperature of 62-68 degrees is optimal for most people.
Blocking out light, especially from electronic devices, can help you avoid interfering with your natural melatonin release. I need to sleep.
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