The Energized Woman

Archive for the ‘Sleep’ Category

What a great teleclass on Monday night!  It is amazing how something so seemingly simple as sleep can have such a profound impact our health. 

If you weren’t able to join us live, you can listen in below or access the recording here.

I’ve just started exploring YouTube, and it really is amazing the range of videos that are on there.  I know that people learn in different ways, so in addition to my written posts and audios from my Blog Talk Radio shows, I’ve decided to start including some videos on occasion that will provide great value for you as well.

Last week I shared several tips for getting a good night’s sleep and how important sleep is for our overall health and well-being.  The video below highlights a few additional tips that you can begin implementing in your own life for creating healthier sleep habits. 

What recommendations on the video really spoke to you?  What 1 or 2 tips can you put into practice starting today?

In addition to increasing your energy level, getting enough sleep on a regular basis is crucial for keeping your immune system functioning in high gear.  Now that we are in the cold and flu season, this becomes even more important. 

To help you improve the quality of your sleep, I have included 5 tips below that you can start implementing today:

1.  Get some daily moderate exercise.  Even a 20-30 minute walk can improve sleep.  (Note:  Complete any vigorous exercise at least 3 hours before bedtime.)

2.  Go to bed and get up at the same time every day, even on weekends.

3.  Keep your bedroom a bit on the cool side, quiet, dark, and un-cluttered.

4.  Develop a routine that lets your body know that bedtime is approaching.

5.  Use your bed for sleeping and intimacy; no laptop, tv watching, eating, etc.

If you’re not already practicing the tips above, please give them a try.  Let me know what changes you experience.  Also, do you have any additional tips to add?  Leave a comment below to share them.