Sleep Training For Adults: Building a Routine For Better Sleep

According to the CDC, about 70 million Americans suffer from chronic sleep problems.

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Here are six steps to training yourself for better sleep...

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Plan ahead. Decide what time what time you’d like to wake up and how many hours you need to feel well-rested.

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Add 30 minutes to the time before you’d like to be asleep. This is your downtime.

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Set an alarm. Wake up every day at that same time, if you can.

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Pick a "wind down habit." This is something you do to signal to your brain the "bed time" is here.

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Repeat. Daily for at least 4 weeks without changing your schedule or routine.

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Make adjustments. After 1 month, reflect on how your routine is going - are any changes needed?

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Sleep Training For Adults: Building a Routine For Better Sleep