Try an Unexpected Technique a Sleep Doctor Swears By

What Is Sleep Hygiene, Exactly?

As those habits shift, your natural circadian rhythm (or 24-hour body clock) does as well.

Do 30 minutes (or more) of exercise.

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Take a power nap before 2pm.

Almostevery instance of sleeping during the day can disrupt nighttime sleepexcept for this one.

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board-certified physician, certified sleep specialist, sleep coach, and founder ofThe Solution is Sleep

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Write in a worry journal.

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To get ahead of that, Dr. Holliday-Bell suggests writing in what she calls a worry journal.

Practice a relaxation technique.

You might associate relaxation with a nighttime routineand it totally has its place there.

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The afternoon is a low-stress window when youre not activelytryingto move your body into sleep mode, she says.

Skip the afternoon coffee.

A pick-me-up espresso can besotempting.

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board-certified physician, certified sleep specialist, sleep coach, and founder ofThe Solution is Sleep

Avoid getting into your bed for any reason.

Everything else needs to be outside of the bed.

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