7 Tips for Better Sleep and a Proven Therapy That Works
Sleep is essential to your physical and mental health—but for many people, a good night's rest can feel out of reach. Whether you're lying awake for hours, waking up multiple times during the night, or relying on sleeping pills to get by, there’s help available.
First, here are 7 quick tips for improving your sleep naturally:
Create a consistent sleep schedule for yourself by sticking to the same bed and wake up times each day. Keep in mind, the average adult needs seven hours of sleep.
Get outside! Exposure to sunlight early in the day helps sync our bodies’ natural biorhythms so we are tired at bedtime. Even 20 minutes next to a sunny window in the morning will help.
Limit caffeine to the morning—and keep it under two cups of coffee.
Avoid alcohol close to bedtime—it disrupts your sleep cycle.
Exercise regularly, but not right before bed.
Keep your bedroom dark, quiet, and cool—think blackout curtains, eye masks, or earplugs.
Avoid screens for at least 30 minutes before going to bed.
Sometimes, even good habits aren't enough—and that's where Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) comes in. Visit www.bloomfieldpsych.com/insomnia or call 720-460-0543 for more information or to schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation to see if CBT-I might be a good fit for you.