- Set a cool room temperature
- No electronic devices 30 minutes prior to bedtime
- No, none, nada caffeine after 2 pm
- Sleep wear (jammies, t-shirts, etc.) send a sleep friendly message to a tired body. If you wear it to the gym, don’t wear it to bed (or even Starbucks)
- Do light stretching, deep breathing, yoga or meditation to help your body transition to sleep
- Ok to read a book — a real book —prior to sleeping. Not an e-reader that emits blue light
- Sometimes entering “sleep mode” is easier by drinking caffeine-free tea
- Before you turn off the lights, write a list of what you are grateful for (not sure on this — maybe only 7 tips for a good nights sleep?
(thanks for the tips — Marriott and Arianna Huffington)