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Go to bed only when sleepy, not just tired, to avoid lying awake.
Signs of sleepiness include yawning, droopy eyelids, and difficulty focusing.
Stick to a consistent wake-up time to regulate your circadian rhythm.
Daytime habits, like exercise and sunlight, promote sleepiness and improve sleep quality.
To improve your sleep quality, it’s essential to only go to bed when you’re genuinely sleepy—not just tired. Identifying the signs of sleepiness and ensuring you’ve engaged in enough physical and mental activity during the day can help you get better, more restorative sleep. Exercise, in particular, plays a powerful role in promoting sleepiness at night by increasing deep, regenerative sleep.
Go to bed only when sleepy, not just tired, to avoid lying awake.
Signs of sleepiness include yawning, droopy eyelids, and difficulty focusing.
Stick to a consistent wake-up time to regulate your circadian rhythm.
Daytime habits, like exercise and sunlight, promote sleepiness and improve sleep quality.
To improve your sleep quality, it’s essential to only go to bed when you’re genuinely sleepy—not just tired. Identifying the signs of sleepiness and ensuring you’ve engaged in enough physical and mental activity during the day can help you get better, more restorative sleep. Exercise, in particular, plays a powerful role in promoting sleepiness at night by increasing deep, regenerative sleep.
One of the most common mistakes people make is going to bed when they’re tired but not truly sleepy. Feeling tired might mean you’re physically or mentally drained, but it doesn’t necessarily mean your body is ready for sleep. If you’re not sleepy when you get into bed, you may find yourself lying awake, overthinking the events of the day or worrying about not being able to fall asleep. This cycle often makes insomnia worse.
Instead, wait until you feel clear signs of sleepiness before heading to bed. These include:
Yawning frequently.
Droopy eyelids or eyes closing involuntarily.
Head nodding.
If you’re not feeling sleepy at night, consider your daily habits. Lack of exposure to natural sunlight or insufficient physical activity can leave your body unprepared for restful sleep. Getting plenty of morning sunlight and engaging in exercise can make a big difference. Intense physical activity, in particular, has been shown to enhance deep, regenerative sleep. Many people report their best nights of sleep following a day of vigorous exercise.
Sleep Foundation. (n.d.). Exercise and Sleep [Graphic]. Sleep Foundation. Retrieved December 18, 2024, from https://www.sleepfoundation.org/physical-activity/exercise-and-sleep.
Action items
Tonight, only go to bed when you feel genuinely sleepy. If you don’t feel sleepy at your usual bedtime, reflect on your daytime activities. Did you get enough sunlight? Did you exercise? Try incorporating some physical activity into your day and note how it affects your ability to fall asleep.
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