The Top 8 Things You Can Do for Your Body, Mind and Soul
We've rounded up our most unexpected and effective tips for becoming your healthiest, happiest self.
By Emma Haak
2. Commit to 7 to 9 Hours of Sleep
You know how important it is to get enough rest, and for years, you've been saying you'll do it. There's one approach to making it happen that beats all others: adjust your bedtime, not your wakeup time. We fall into our deepest sleep two hours before our natural waking time, which means adjusting your a.m. alarm is much harder. (We meet again, snooze button!) Move up your bedtime by 15-minute increments until you reach the 7-to-9-hours goal.
Here are a few more ideas for how to take your sleep from meh to amazing.
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How to Turn Your Bedroom Into a Sleep Cave
What Sleep Experts Do to Get a Good Night's Rest
3 Yoga Poses to Do Before Bed
8 Tips to Get Vacation Sleep at Home
Published 12/18/2015