The Secret to a Good Night’s Sleep: Prep Yourself Throughout the Day

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For everyone, especially athletes, sleep is one of the most important parts of the day, but for many a good night’s sleep is hard to come by. While nigh time habits impact sleep, daily habits also are crucial for preparing for good sleep. These small changes throughout the day, will help you sleep better at night.

Walk to Work

Even if you’re working from home, take an hour in the morning and go for a walk. This starts your day with some physical activity, which will help you feel more tired when it comes time to head to bed. You’ll also go to bed earlier, so you can wake up earlier for your walk to work.

Limit Screen Time

Sitting at a screen all day is unavoidable for many, so make sure you take breaks so your eyes can adjust or get blue light glasses.

Start Meditating

Start meditating in the morning and before bedtime and learn ways to control your prebedtime stressors in order to get a better night’s sleep.

Get a Weighted Blanket

While you can make small changes throughout the day, make your bed cozier with a weighted blanket, which will weigh your body down, helping to regulate cortisol, a stress hormone.