Restful Sleep is Priceless to Your Health
Focusing attention to optimal sleep can play a critical role to your overall health. Adequate sleep can make anyone feel refreshed and energized. Just like a healthy diet and exercise, obtaining restful sleep can play a drastic role in physical health, brain function, and overall emotional well-being. The importance of starting every day with a restful mind can create a good day for anyone.
Tips to Optimizing Your Sleep and Managing Energy
Set a Bedtime Goal
Make a point to plan your sleep time. Getting reacquainted with a routine that works for your lifestyle. If reading a book or watching television relaxes you, continue this routine. You know your body better than anyone, so think about times that you woke up feeling refreshed. Ask yourself what factors made you have a good night sleep? Were the blinds closed? Was the ceiling fan running? Try to mimic this routine so to gain a restful night. Ideally eight hours is considered a healthy, restful night sleep. Sticking to the same sleep schedule helps the body find its natural rhythm and settle into a regular cycle, making it easier to fall asleep and wake up.
Create a Bedtime Routine
Have an evening ritual. At least one hour before your bedtime, create a solid routine. Commonly known as the twilight hour, the bedtime ritual creates a natural rhythm and environment for rest. Clear you mind from any worry or distractions. Tell yourself that it’s not healthy to recap the day and unattended tasks. Make it a point to leave any unattended chores, family matters or any burdens outside your bedroom door. Visualization does help create this mental decluttering routine.
Set the mood for an optimal sleep environment.
Restful sleep is the result of the right environment. Bedroom should be quiet, dark and temperature comfortable. Black out blinds can be beneficial to creating the right sleep environment. White noise devices found on Amazon can help create instant relaxation.
Create a Morning Routine.
Just like a good bedtime routine, a morning routine can help make the most out of each morning. Assuming you maintained a restful 8 hours of sleep, your body and mind will be energized to start the day. Morning routine activities could be morning intentions, meditations, journaling, a walk with the dog or a healthy breakfast.
Restart Breathing
Active, mindful breathing can help energize your body and mind. Throughout the day, take deep, control breathing exercises. Stretching, inversions creating blood flow to the brain or listening to music can reinvigorate the body. Creating a positive, mindful environment throughout your day can offer productivity, mental sharpness and clarity.
To learn more about Healthy Living, be sure to ask Dr. Daniel Boss about health tips and supportive services available throughout Jupiter and Palm Beach Gardens.
