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The BEST Before-Bed DOs and DON’Ts

Nov 18th 2019

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You go to bed every single day. It's not science, it's just a part of your daily schedule. But what are you doing right before bed? Could your nightly habits be hindering your sleep? Here are our top before-bed DOs and DON'Ts to help you catch those much needed ZZZs.

DOs

  1. Keep a consistent schedule. It’s hard, but try to go to bed and wake up at the same time each day. Consistency will help you get that good night’s sleep you crave.
  2. Make your bedroom a "sleep oasis." If you're looking for good quality sleep, you’re going to want your bedroom to be dark and set at your perfect sleep temperature.
    Helpful Hint: With Afloat’s built-in heating system, you can precisely change the temperature of your bed to help you get to that just-right temperature.
  3. Be active. There are a million great reasons to exercise and a good night’s sleep is one of them. Exercising during the day will help you fall asleep faster when your head hits the pillow.

DON'Ts

  1. Look at your phone before bed. We know this can be a hard one! But the blue light that comes from your phone/tablet screen can delay the release of sleep-inducing melatonin, increase alertness, and reset your body’s inner clock. Side note: fluorescent bulbs and LED lights can have the same effect. Most devices offer a night-time setting that reduces the blue light that’s emitted by your phone. But your best bet is to avoid bright screens 2-3 hours before bed. It’ll help you fall asleep and stay asleep.
  2. Eat large meals or consume caffeine and alcohol. Don't worry, we're not telling you to skip these altogether. But we are suggesting that you enjoy them earlier in the day. Studies show that having a nightcap allows healthy people to fall asleep quicker and sleep deeply for a while. But it does reduce the rapid eye movement (REM) sleep (your deepest sleep). The more you drink before bed, the stronger the sleep disruption.
  3. Take long naps. If you plan to take a nap, do it early enough in the day that it doesn't interfere with your ability to fall asleep when bedtime rolls around. It's also best to limit your nap time to 30 minutes to make sure you sleep soundly during the night.

We want you to sleep tight and sleep right, so get in the habit of enforcing the DOs and cutting out the DON'Ts. Sleep quality is important, and these simple everyday habits will help you get the sleep you need.

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