- Category: Articles - Published on Wednesday, 01 February 2012
05:17 Sleep experts such as those at Harvard Medical School
Division of Sleep Medicine tell us that having a good bedtime
routine is one of the top tips for getting a good night’s sleep,
and for those of us who have trouble getting off to sleep, this
tip is even more important. So what makes up a good bedtime
routine? A bedtime routine is what you do to prepare your body
and mind for bed. It should be relaxing and get you into a
tranquil mood. Over time, this ritual will become a habit and
will be a flag to your body to get ready for sleep. 1. Go to bed
(and wake up) at the same time every day – Choose a time when
you feel tired and stick to the routine even on weekends when
you feel you might like to stay up late. Don’t fight sleep –
fighting it won’t help you develop good sleep habits. 2. If you
feel you need a snack before bed, try a combination of
carbohydrate-rich foods and dairy foods – Coffee is a stimulant
and fatty foods activate digesti