Ever wanted to just stay in bed all day and relax, shutting out the world and all your problems with it? I know I certainly have. Well, unfortunately, that’s not quite what National Bed Month is all about. Instead this awareness campaign is designed to focus on how important a good sleep can be and why we should all make it a little bit more of a priority in our lives.
The strange thing about sleep is that we all know how awful we feel after a bad night under the covers. We wake up groggy, irritable, and unable to function at the level we’d like. Yet, when we get a good night things seem just that little bit brighter. We feel more positive, more energetic, and more capable overall.
What can hinder our sleep?
- Light
- Noise
- Alcohol
- Caffeine
- Heat
- Stress
- Big meals
What can help our sleep?
- Exercise
- Melatonin
- Lavender
- Magnesium
- A good schedule
This week, we’ll be looking a little more in depth at how to get a better night of sleep and why it’s so important.