Sleep
Reflect.
Think about these questions before moving forward. You can even write them down in a notebook or type them up.
Do I sleep enough every night? Why or why not?
How do I define “enough?”
How could I improve my sleep schedule?
What habits do I want to set or break?
And most importantly before moving forward: am I reading this and learning out of obligation or willingness?
What is sleep hygiene?
Sleep hygiene is all about getting consistent, uninterrupted sleep in an environment free of disruptions.
There’s a 24-hour clock within your brain regulating all bodily processes. Your sleep cycle follows this clock. Set your sleep cycle by waking up at the same time each day, going to bed when you feel tired (ideally before 10-10:30 pm for teenagers), and keeping your room dark and at the right temperature.
As a part of your bedtime routine, do things that relax you. Draw yourself a warm bubble bath, have a light snack, or read. You should be spending a maximum of 20 minutes awake lying in bed.
“Sleep that knits up the ravell’d sleeve of care, The death of each day’s life, sore labour’s bath, Balm of hurt minds, great nature’s second course, Chief nourisher in life’s feast.”
