BETTERYOUR SLEEP

HYGIENEProductivity with your Eyes Closed!

BY ALEX GEMICI

YOUR BEST TOMORROWSTARTS TONIGHT. HERE'SWHAT YOU NEED TO DOTO MAXIMIZE YOURSLEEP.

Use your evenings to actually unwind! Once you establish a

routine and stick with it, it acts a sort of signal to your body

that it's time to wind down and get some rest! It can be as

simple as a warm shower, followed by brushing the teeth,

then reflecting on the good of your day. Or it could be

something like reading or journaling for an hour before the

lights go out.

ESTABLISH ANEVENINGROUTINE

Try to eliminate screen time up to two hours before you go

to bed. Our electronic devices emit what's known as "blue

light", which tricks our brains into thinking we're still

seeing daylight. Keep your lights dim to avoid any trouble of

going to sleep.

CUT THE SCREENTIME

Your bed is for sleeping, not for (web surfing). Keep your

phone out of arms reach once you're in bed-- it will be a lot

harder to stay in the sheets and check email or social media

as you try to get to sleep.

AND MOVE THEPHONE

Wearing socks to bed is great for regulating our internal

temperature and improving circulation. Put on your

favorite socks tonight, and see if you sleep better!

WRAP UP THOSEFEET