Sleep is the most important routine to dial in

Sleep! Simple….if you are overwhelmed with what routine or habit to focus on this year, I urge you to start here.

Sleep is the most important routine to dial in. It drives our REST, RECOVERY & REPAIR. This is what allows us to optimise our day, our performance and our health. So how do we get this dialed in:

There are many ways to improve your sleep, but here are five strategies that you may find helpful:

• Stick to a consistent sleep schedule: Try to go to bed and wake up at the same time every day, including on weekends. This helps regulate your body’s internal clock and can improve the quality of your sleep. You can ‘sleep in’ on the weekend, but do not allow yourself to go beyond one hour later than your normal wake up time. Factor in however what time you get to sleep.
• Create a relaxing bedtime routine: Develop a pre-sleep routine that helps you wind down and relax. This might include activities like reading, meditating, or taking a warm bath (Epsom salts).
• Make your sleep environment comfortable: Keep your bedroom cool, dark, and quiet, and consider using a white noise machine or earplugs to drown out any outside noise.
• Avoid screens before bed: The blue light emitted by screens can disrupt your body’s natural sleep-wake cycle, so it’s a good idea to avoid screens (including phones, tablets, and TVs) for at least an hour before bed.
• Get regular exercise: Regular physical activity can help you fall asleep faster and sleep more soundly, but be sure to finish your workout a few hours before bedtime so that your body has time to wind down.