How to Get the Best Sleep Ever

When the summer season starts coming to an end, you might notice that your sleeping 
habits are still suffering. Even as the temperature cools a bit and the nights get longer, 
your energy levels are a bit off when the seasons change. Here are some helpful tips for 
getting better sleep in the fall season.


Cut Back on Stimulants Before Bed

This is a really bad habit that far too many people do, without realizing it is harming their 
ability to get good sleep. Stimulants like alcohol, caffeine, and sugar can all keep you 
energized well after bedtime. Start skipping the candy bar in the afternoon, dessert after 
dinner, and coffee or tea before bed, and you should hopefully be on your way to more 
restful nights. 


Turn Everything Off Before Bed

For people who tend to wake up multiple times a night, the problem might not be falling 
asleep, but staying asleep and getting back to sleep. This might be from your TV, 
phone, and other electronics being on all night long. Even if your TV goes off 
automatically after a certain period of time, it could keep you from getting deep sleep in 
the first couple hours before that happens. Some people even have disrupted sleep just 
from the lights on front of the cable box, so you may need to cover it at night to avoid 
this distraction.


Stop Using Your Phone at Night

Similar to turning your TV off, you also want to keep your phone turned off if at all 
possible. If you use it for an alarm, consider turning it upside down, or switching to a 
standard alarm clock for your nightstand. People have gotten into the habit of checking 
their phone every time they wake up, but that means you see all your notifications, 
which can alert your mind and keep you up thinking about it for far too long. Turn your 
phone off if you are able to.


Find a Relaxing Pre-Bed Activity

If you are still too energetic before bed, think of a quiet and relaxing activity that helps 
you to get tired before bed. This might be reading a book, taking a hot bath, listening to 
soft music while turning on your essential oil diffuser, or a creative activity like using an 
adult coloring book. These are simple to add to your nighttime routine and make such a 
big difference.




