Most medical experts recommend that everyone get at least 8 hours of sleep each night. In reality, the majority of folks clock in between 6 to 7 hours of good sleep. That would be sleep that hasn’t be interrupted. What is your average? If you are finding it harder to drift off, then it might be time to change some routines in your life. Here’s what you should think about:

Exercise Regularly

Exercise is good for your overall health and for your sleep patterns. However, some people are under the mistaken impression that if they exercise before going to bed, it will tire the body out. Actually, it has the opposite effect. The body gets charged up. A simple rule of thumb to follow is to exercise when the sun is up.

Turn Off the TV

Many people swear by having the TV on to lull them to sleep. It can be a kind of mindless distraction but like your late night exercise, it can also have the opposite effect. The big issue is the light source. In order for your body to fall asleep and stay there is has to be dark. People on night shift will use black out curtains to “trick” their body into thinking it is nighttime. The constant light from the TV will through off your sleep patterns and you’ll end up having a very fitful night.

Don’t Drink Before Bed

One of the first ways you got your kid to sleep through the night without any “accidents” was to cut them off from drinking before nighttime. You should go back to that idea as well. Stay hydrated throughout the day but stop drinking at least two hours before you want to fall asleep. And the first thing you should reach for when you wake up is a glass of water.

Sleep On a Quality Mattress

How old is your mattress? If you can’t remember when you bought it, then it’s a safe bet it is time to replace it. You can’t get a good night’s sleep on a lumpy mattress. But don’t just put the old mattress down in the basement or out in the garage. Instead, turn it over to Junk King Nashville. They’ll be able to pick it up and cart it off along with all the other unwanted rubbish you have in your home. Hiring Junk King Nashville to haul off your mattress and junk is a good way to get that sleep you need.