Do you struggle to get a good night’s sleep? If so, you’re not alone. According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, about 50 to 70 million Americans have sleep disorders. Unfortunately, failing to get enough high-quality sleep on a regular basis can impact your mood, impair cognitive function, and increase your risk of developing health conditions like dementia, heart disease, obesity, and strokes.

So, what can you do to help ensure that you get a good night’s rest? Here are eight tips for how to improve the quality of your sleep:

1. Wake up at the same time each morning and go to sleep at the same time each night.
2. Keep your bedroom cool, dark, and quiet.
3. Incorporate exercise into your daily routine (but be careful to not exercise too close to bedtime).
4. Avoid taking long naps, especially in the afternoon.
5. Stop drinking caffeinated beverages at least eight hours before bedtime
6. Don’t drink alcoholic beverages or consume large meals right before going to sleep.
7. Avoid watching TV, scrolling on your phone, and using other electronics at bedtime (instead, you might want to try reading a book).
8. Take steps to reduce stress (for example, meditating or attending therapy).

Start Enjoying a Better Night’s Sleep

If you’re ready to take the next step with improving the quality of your sleep, contact us today. Our therapists have extensive experience treating anxiety, depression, and other conditions that can interfere with sleep. When you call, we’ll tell you more about our practice, answer your questions, and schedule a consultation at a date and time that’s convenient for you.

There’s nothing better than the refreshed feeling you have when you wake up from a restful night of sleep. But did you know that sleep can do much more than just alleviate fatigue? It’s true! Getting a sufficient amount of sleep can:

1. Improve your cardiovascular (heart) health
2. Regulate your blood sugar (reducing your risk for Type 2 diabetes)
3. Reduce food cravings
4. Help you maintain a healthy weight
5. Support muscle growth
6. Strengthen your immune system
7. Reduce your risk of injury
8. Increase your attention span and productivity
9. Make it easier for you to learn and remember information
10. Reduce stress
11. Improve your mood

How Much Sleep Should You Be Getting?

Considering all the benefits that a good night’s sleep can offer, it’s important that we get the correct amount of shut-eye. But how much sleep is enough? Experts generally recommend that adults sleep between seven and nine hours each night. (Notably, statistics published by the Sleep Foundation indicate that more than one-third of adults sleep less than seven hours a night, on average.)

Are You Struggling With Insomnia?

If you regularly have a hard time falling asleep and staying asleep, contact us today. Given how many benefits can result from a good night’s sleep, it’s critical that you promptly address any insomnia concerns, and we can help. We’ll be happy to tell you about our practice and our approach to treating insomnia, and if you feel that we’re a good match for your needs, we can schedule a therapy session at a date and time that’s convenient for you.