There are times in everyone’s life when a good night’s sleep seems like an unattainable dream. If you find yourself imagining what being well-rested feels like, you are not alone. Almost 15 percent of Americans feel the same way on any given day.
So what can you do to give yourself a break and feel restored? Well, there are a few things to keep in mind:
Watch Your Caffeine Intake
After a certain point of the afternoon, caffeine is only going to keep you awake at night. Even after six hours, half of the caffeine you’ve consumed is still in your system. Plus, it can take up to 10 hours to clear your bloodstream, so be sure to time out your post-lunch cup of coffee or tea so that it doesn’t interfere with your time to relax and rest.
Stop Watching Screens Before Bedtime—and No TVs in the Bedroom
Blue light, like the kind emitted from TVs, tablets, and smartphones, can trick your body’s own melatonin levels into thinking that it is still broad daylight, and there’s no need to start decompressing. Do yourself a favor and avoid screens for at least one hour prior to getting ready to sleep. And banish your TV to the living room, so that the temptation to watch just one more show is easier to resist.
Stick to a Habit When it Comes to Winding Down at Night
Innovation is great for a lot of things, but not for regular rest. Try to stick with the same bedtimes—and waking times—even on the weekends. It will help train your body and mind for better sleep.
Supplement Wisely for Peace of Mind and Body
There are supplements that support calmness, relaxation, and healthy sleep in a variety of ways. Consider adding one to your evening regimen and see if your nights aren’t more restful and your mornings aren’t a little brighter as a result.*
- Discover Your Calm with AnxioCalm®: AnxioCalm provides a unique (EP107™) clinically studied extract, for relief of anxiety.† It takes the edge off of those occasions of tension and nervousness that can stop you from relaxing and winding down at the end of the day.*
- Make the Most of Your Rest with Melatonin (from Terry Naturally): To support healthy sleep and circadian rhythms, consider supplementing with melatonin. Available in 5 mg and 10 mg sustained release tablets, it can help you discover peaceful nights and happier days.*
- Sleep Soundly with SagaPro® Bladder Health: This clinically studied extract of Angelica archangelica from Iceland has been shown to support bladder health, and because of that, it can help you get a good night’s sleep, too. SagaPro is ideal support for healthy bladder strength in both women and men.*
- Try some Terrific Zzzz®: With a unique combination of botanical oils and extracts of lemon balm, lavender, ravintsara, and mandarin zest, Terrific Zzzz helps you relax and fall asleep naturally, so you feel refreshed the next day.*
