6 Steps to a Great Night’s Sleep
Small Changes to Help You Sleep Better
Do you find it difficult to get to sleep? Do thoughts and worries often keep you awake during the night? Do you find it hard to sleep for 7 to 8 hours every night?
If so, you’re not alone — 35 percent of American adults don’t sleep for at least 7 hours a night, according to a survey carried out in all 50 states by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).¹
In addition, between 50 and 70 million adults suffer from a sleep disorder, with insomnia being the most common condition, according to American Sleep Association (ASA).²
If you have trouble nodding off or staying asleep, it can affect many areas of your life, including your ability to drive safely.
Here are five steps you can take to get a great night’s sleep, so that you wake up feeling refreshed, alert and ready to deal with anything the day may bring.
1. Go Caffeine-Free after 4 pm
Caffeine makes your heart beat faster, making it harder to relax and go to sleep.
Since it takes a few hours for caffeine to leave your system, it’s a good idea to stop drinking caffeinated drinks at around 4 pm. I’ve been doing this for some time now and I’ve found it much easier…
