What Are Some Tips For Better Sleep?

We’ve all been there. Tossing and turning in bed and not being able to fall asleep. Or maybe you fell asleep fine but woke up at 2am and can’t fall back to sleep. Over time, if our sleep doesn’t improve, it can lead to issues such as depression, anxiety, burnout, challenges in relationships or career and more. What are some things that are helpful for better sleep?

When we don’t sleep well, there’s usually one or more reasons. Some are somewhat out of our control, such as the noise from a thunderstorm outside. But many others can be improved. Some affect physical health, some mental health, and some both. Some things that can help include: 
-Going to sleep and waking up around the same time each day
-Getting enough hours of sleep
-Avoiding alcohol, caffeine, sugar and other substances late in the day
-Avoid exercising late at night
-Avoid your phone and other screens at least 30 minutes before sleep time
-Try meditation, journaling and/or deep breathing to quiet your mind

If you’d like to learn more about improving sleep hygiene or other topics, contact me for a free consultation.

Take care and be well,

Rich Lombino, Esq., LCSW
Therapist & Lawyer
Therapy in Delaware, Pennsylvania, New York & Florida