A good sleep helps your body and mind recharge, giving you more energy to tackle the day. It also helps improve your mood and your ability to focus and self-regulate. A restful sleep improves your overall wellbeing.

There is a big difference between having enough sleep to function and having enough sleep to thrive. Keep reading for our top tips to improve your quality of sleep.

Clear your mind

There’s many different techniques to clear your mind. One of the most common recommendations is to journal. However, writing a “to-do” list for the next day is another great way to just get it out of your head and calm your mind before bed.

Clear your space

Getting into a made bed in a clean room has an immediate effect on your quality of sleep. A cluttered space can reflect a cluttered mind, so if you create a restful environment by having a quiet and tidy bedroom, this will ultimately improve your sleep. You may even find it easier to fall to sleep!

Routines

A regular routine is essential to obtaining quality sleep. The body clock is real! By having a consistent time that you go to bed (and to sleep) will mean you will naturally get tired at that time. There are a few relaxation techniques that you can incorporate into your routine in order to “trick” your body and mind to be ready for sleep.

For your body

light stretches to relieve muscle tension
take a warm bath or drink a herbal tea to relax your body
calm your nerves with a soothing self-massage

For your mind

listen to music or a guided meditation
practice a calming breathing technique

Another tip is to avoid excessive alcohol or caffeine intake before bed. Limiting screen time at least two hours prior to falling asleep can also improve your sleep quality.

Remember that you know your body best; if you are having chronic sleep issues, go see a professional.

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This advice is general and anecdotal for improving sleep quality.

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