How to sleep better when your schedule is busy

When life is busy, sleep is often the first thing we cut. But tired people make more mistakes, feel more stressed and find it harder to learn. Small changes can help.

Keep a steady rhythm

Try to go to bed and wake up at about the same time each day, including weekends. A regular rhythm helps your body know when to rest.

Create a calm wind-down

Spend the last 30 minutes before bed doing something quiet. You could wash, stretch, pray, read a few pages or write tomorrow's to-do list so your mind can let go.

Handle your phone

• Stop scrolling in bed. Bright screens and exciting content keep your mind awake.
• Put the phone across the room, or use a do-not-disturb mode at night.
• Use an old-fashioned alarm if you can.

Adjust your room

Keep the room as dark and quiet as you can. If heat or noise is a problem, a small fan, a lighter blanket or earplugs may help.

Watch food and drink

Avoid heavy meals and strong tea, coffee or energy drinks late in the day, since caffeine can stay in the body for hours.

When to get help

If you have long-term trouble sleeping, loud snoring with pauses in breathing, or feel very tired despite enough hours, speak to a doctor or nurse. This article is general information, not medical advice.

Written by the EarnNaija team at EarnNaija Digital Technologies.

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