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How to start sleeping earlier | Getting enough sleep is one of the most important things you can do for your health. Here are our best tips for going to bed earlier so you can finally nail this healthy habit and enjoy all the health benefits of a good night’s sleep.

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9 Tips on How To Sleep Earlier

August 15, 2020

by: Rachel Rhee

Despite really enjoying sleep and rest, for years it had been difficult to get to sleep at an early and reasonable time. Growing up, in school, I would stay up studying for exams into the early morning thinking that was my most productive time. The house was quiet and there were minimal distractions. Then, as an adult working in the corporate world as a management consultant, there were always work deadlines to meet, or sometimes I would just feel like I didn’t have enough hours in the day, so night time would be the only time I could fit in “catching up”. Night time seemed like the best time to get everything done in life. Except night time is when our bodies and minds should be resting.

Sleep doesn’t just make us feel rested. Sleep is when our bodies heal and repair; and being sleep deficient affects our weight, metabolism, organ function and brain activity. It even strengthens our immune system, so as you can imagine being well-rested during this time is very important to our health.

Below are sleep recommendations from the National Sleep Foundation broken out by your age range:

National Sleep Foundation | #thedimplelife #sleepinghabits #sleeptips #wellness

Here are 9 tips on how to get to sleep earlier:

Wind down your evening 3 hours before bedtime

This starts by setting your phone to silent or Do not Disturb for a set number of hours. Mine is set for 10pm-7am. This way you won’t receive any notifications, will be less tempted to scroll or check your text messages. If you don’t hear your phone, you will be less likely to check it.

The more you also let others know that you typically are unreachable during the set hours, you will also know that you will receive fewer communications during this time.

Remove technology from your bedroom

The bedroom should be a peaceful, calm space. Remove your laptop and phone from your room so that you can focus on sleep as opposed to the blue light distractions of your Instagram feed and latest Netflix addiction.

Avoid working out at night

As a former spin teacher, I used to teach classes at 7 or 8 at night. I loved it because it is a good time with a room full of people just ready to sweat it out; however, it was tough because after class I would have so much energy! It would be hard to wind down with the loud music still in my ear and with the endorphins rushing. I wouldn’t be able to really start to feel tired until around 11 or later.

If you can help it, try movement earlier in your day. This can help tire you out as the day goes on and can get you to bed at a more reasonable hour.

Minimize caffeine after lunch

I am a huge matcha/green tea drinker but I make sure that that is a part of my morning routine and I don’t have caffeine in the middle of the day (if I can help it!). If you are a coffee drinker, make sure to have your last cup when it is still a.m.

Turn on a Himalayan salt lamp 

There are claims that a Himalayan salt lamp will cleanse the air and promote better sleep. It’s hard to scientifically say if that is an accurate claim or not but I do know that when I turn my Himalayan salt lamp on at night, the soft, ambient pink glow of the room does make my bedroom feel like a warmer environment which I think helps me sleep.

Set realistic expectations and make gradual changes

As someone who slept at 2am regularly, I knew I couldn’t get to sleep at 10pm right away. So I started off slowly – making sure I slept by midnight each night, and then once that was possible, I was able to sleep by 11:30, 11, and so on. I didn’t expect to be someone who slept early and woke up early all of a sudden. Lasting change takes time so give yourself patience to formulate better bed time habits.

Adjust your schedule around your sleep hours

If you know your bedtime is in an hour, it might not be the best time to catch up with a friend where the conversation can likely go for longer than that. Or perhaps your bedtime is coming up so your dinner should be planned accordingly so that you aren’t having to cook and clean right before you sleep. Of course our schedules are ever-changing but if you can adhere to completing all tasks for the evening at least an hour before your bed time, that will definitely help keep you on track!

Find an accountability friend

If you have a friend that knows your goals to sleeping earlier, this person can make sure to text you or check up on you to remind you of your goals! The more people I told of my desire to sleep earlier and wake up not feeling exhausted, the more check ups I received. It’s nice to feel supported by people who want you to succeed and meet your goals!

Have some night time tea

To wind down, reach for an herbal, caffeine free tea that can promote sleep. Teas that have ingredients such as lavender, valerian root, and chamomile can all help get your mind and body relaxed.

I hope these tips help you in getting to bed a little earlier! Let me know how it goes if you happen to try any of these out!

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