Everyone wants better sleep.....even people that consider themselves good sleepers. According to sleep and wellness expert, Nicola Elliot, there are 11 golden rules for better sleep. (She is from NEOM Organics London).
The 11 Golden Rules for Sleep
- Go to bed at the same time every night and wake up at the same time every day, even on weekends
- Sleep in 90-minute cycles, so try to get seven-and-a-half hours, nine hours or ten-and-a-half hours of sleep
- Don’t hit snooze on your alarm
- Give yourself 30 minutes to wake up every morning
- Get at least one hours of direct sunlight before midday, ideally 15 minutes of it within the first hour you’re awake
- Do at least 30 minutes of movement a day
- Create an evening routine using the 3-2-1 rule
- Set aside 15 minutes to relax at any point during your day
- Make your bedroom a tech-free zone that’s as dark as possible
- Eat three regular meals evenly spread throughout the day
- Have your last caffeinated drink by midday