•°☆Book of Advice☆°•

Sleep

Getting good sleep is a key factor in having good mental health, that is why having a good sleep schedule is good for your physical and mental health. Sometimes you may have difficulty sleeping because of stress or other reasons, so here are some ways to get better sleep.

Be consistent

Go to bed at the same time each night and get up at the same time each morning, including on the weekends. (Though it is not as important on weekends, its okay to have a lay in every now and then)


Electronics

Try ans remove electronic devices, such as TVs, computers, and smart phones, from the bedroom, or make sure they are all turned off before you got to bed. Make sure you aren't staring at a screen for hours before you sleep as it makes sleep harder to get and can hurt your eyes.


Bedroom environment

Make sure your bedroom is quiet, dark, relaxing, and at a comfortable temperature. The warmer it is the more difficult it is to sleep, but you don't want it to be too cold either as that increases your chances of getting ill, and nobody wants that!


Food and drinks

Avoid large meals, caffeine, and alcohol before bed. Don't eat loads of sugar and have loads of caffeine as it will keep you awake for longer and make sleep more difficult. Also, don't go to bed on an empty stomach!


Exercise

Get some exercise, being physically active during the day can help you fall asleep more easily at night.


Naps

Don't take too many naps during the day as you'll find it more difficult to fall asleep at night.


Shower/bathe

Have a warm bath or shower before bed to help your body relax.