{"id":28184,"date":"2025-01-09T09:00:04","date_gmt":"2025-01-09T14:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/restonic.com\/sin-categorizar\/8-tricks-better-nights-sleep-21987"},"modified":"2025-01-14T09:48:23","modified_gmt":"2025-01-14T14:48:23","slug":"8-tricks-better-nights-sleep-21987","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/restonic.com\/es\/blog-es\/8-tricks-better-nights-sleep-21987","title":{"rendered":"8 Sleep Tips to Help You Get a Better Night\u2019s Sleep"},"content":{"rendered":"

Is changing the time you go to bed the only thing you can do to get more sleep?<\/h2>\n

At 10 pm you were dozing off on the couch and instead of sleeping there, you put yourself to bed \u2013 smart move. But at 4 am, your mind is hoping around like a handful of frijoles frying on a hot griddle. Entertaining but not very restful.<\/p>\n

What should you do?<\/p>\n

The simple answer is to look closely at your bedtime routine and eliminate habits that are screwing with your sleep. Not sure which habits are to blame for your sleep challenges? Let\u2019s begin, shall we?<\/p>\n

8 things you need to do before you go to bed for better sleep<\/h2>\n

\"8<\/a>Stop drinking coffee at 2 pm<\/strong>. Still wired from your after-dinner coffee? Good luck falling asleep. If you\u2019re lucky enough to fall asleep, you\u2019ll likely be restless throughout the night and wake up earlier than normal. Caffeine lives in your system for 6-8 hours after your last sip.\u00a0Related:\u00a0Is your OCD (Obsessive Coffee Disorder) healthy?<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"8<\/a>Say no to a nightcap<\/strong>. Wine or beer with dinner is lovely and will relax you as nightfall sets but a nightcap before bed can lead to disrupted sleep.\u00a0Related:\u00a0Drinking and how it affects your sleep<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"8<\/a>Adjust the thermostat<\/strong>. Body temperature falls naturally during sleep and a room that\u2019s too hot can create a swampy, sticky mess between the sheets. It\u2019s gross and it also interferes with you getting the deep, healing stages of sleep you need to wake up feeling refreshed.\u00a0Related:\u00a0Temperature and how it affects sleep<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"8<\/a>Change your sheets<\/strong>. If you haven\u2019t changed your sheets in a month, there\u2019s probably more than 11 million bacteria PER SQUARE INCH. What\u2019s more, those hungry little beasts are feasting on you every night when you climb into bed.\u00a0Related:\u00a0Why a mattress protector is so important<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"8<\/a>Turn your phone to night mode<\/strong>. Checking your phone in bed exposes your brain to bright light, which is a signal it\u2019s time to wake up. Apple products have a night shift mode and Androids have Twilight. Use them.\u00a0Related:\u00a0Electronics in bed and how they affect sleep<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"8<\/a>Get Fido a bed of his own<\/strong>. While as many as 40% of pet owners report sleeping with their pets, a lot of them also say their pets interfere with their sleep. If your sleep is disrupted, move your pet to another room for a week and see if that makes a difference.\u00a0Related:\u00a0Can sleeping with your pet affect your health?<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"8<\/a>Lose the snooze<\/strong>. It\u2019s a morning habit that sets you up for a tired day, which could spell trouble at night if you\u2019ve napped because of it. When it comes to sleep, quality is more important than quantity and continually hitting the snooze button fragments your sleep.\u00a0Related:\u00a0What your alarm says about you<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"8<\/a>Get a new mattress<\/strong>. This might be a no-brainer but your mattress should be the hero of your sleep health. If it\u2019s older than 10 years, sagging or otherwise worn out, it\u2019s time to consider a replacement. Related: 12 step mattress shopping guide<\/a><\/p>\n

Rest well & wake up ready to go!<\/h2>\n

Better sleep gives rise to better mornings, bringing your goals into focus and dreams within reach. Hungry for more sleep info? Dig into these posts:<\/p>\n