Sleep Habits... do's and don'ts pt 2

 How can I Improve my Sleep Quality?

    In my previous blog, I discussed the importance of sleep and which habits can be preventing you from falling or staying asleep at night. In this blog, I'm going to talk about what you can do to help improve your sleep quality. 

   One thing that I found has helped me fall asleep more easily was making my bedroom as calming and cozy as possible. You can do this by decluttering or reorganizing your room, or by decorating it with objects that remind you of friends, family and positive memories. You can also make your room feel more relaxing with tailoring the lighting, color scheme, temperature, and bedding to suit your specific needs. Personally, I prefer my bedroom to be cold and as dark as possible when I sleep.

   It is also important to establish a consistent sleep routine. If you wake up and go to sleep around the same time every day, it is more likely that you will be able to fall asleep when you get into bed and remain asleep through the night. Your body's natural clock will adjust to this reserved window for sleeping, and you'll be more likely to feel sleepy when it is your 'bed time'.

    I wanted to talk about sleep in this week's blogs because it is so important, and I think sometimes we disregard it's significance. I can always feel a difference, both mentally and physically, when I wake up feeling unrested. Prioritizing my sleep has benefited me in all aspects of my life and I encourage others to do so, especially college students like myself.