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(Sleep Improvements) Is an article encompassing the different ways in which one can make healthy and helpful changes to improve their quality of sleep. Between 50 to 70 million Americans alone suffer from sleep problems which can take an emotional, physical, and mental toll on one's body. However, there are many relatively easy ways in which one can change both their quality of sleep, and how much sleep they are getting each night.

The list of ways in which one can improve their sleep includes but is not limited to: creating a pre-bedtime routine, creating a space designated only for sleep, meditating before bed, practicing Yoga before bed, drinking a cup of tea before bed, utilizing an app, such as "Calm", upgrading their bedding, such as new pillows or mattress, using essential oils in their sleep space, finding a comfortable sleeping temperature, avoiding blue light or regular light before bed, setting a fixed sleep and wake up time, avoiding naps during the day, winding down before bed, monitoring caffeine intake, and more.

Each of these listed sleep improvement tactics possess their own level of help or success completely dependent on the person utilizing or practicing them. It may be beneficial to explore one at a time and implement more as one sees fit.

One key factor in improving one's sleep is understanding the reasoning as to why they are struggling. There are many different reasons in which one may not be sleeping well, including insomnia, over stimulation, noise disturbances, or a sense of anxiety or excitement. In addition, there are also different sleep disorders that one may unknowingly possess, including restless leg syndrome, obstructive sleep apnea, or delayed sleep phase disorder. If one believes they may have a diagnosable sleep disorder, it is best to speak with a physician to create a better sleep plan.

References

[1] How to Sleep Better [2] Sleeping Difficulty

External links

• [3] www.calm.com

[4] www.sleepfoundation.org