Solutions to Help You Sleep Better During the Pandemic

Do you wake up in the middle of the night and feel like you can’t sleep? Has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted your sleep routine? Has your Insomnia reached an all-time high this month?

Here are 5 tips to help you build a better bed time routine:

1. Keep Work and Sleep Space Separate – I know its easy when you are working from home to stay in bed and work in your pajamas all day. However, it is important to train your brain to understand when its time to go to bed. Your body needs to know when its time to sleep and when its time to work.
2. Less Caffeine the Better – In no way am I saying you should avoid drinking coffee (as a coffee addict myself), however try to at least avoid drinking it after lunch. If not, you are risking the Insomnia coming back to you.
3. Exercise is Key – If you can, go for a long walk out doors of if you can exercise in doors. Not only is it healthy and good for your body, but it tires you out just in time for bedtime.
4. Set Yourself a Cell Phone Curfew – limiting your screen time before bed is probably the most important lesson to learn here. Getting into bed with your phone allows you to enter a pattern of mindless and unnecessary scrolling. I know its addicting, but the best thing to do is leave your phone charging in another room and limit TV time before bed.
5. Reduce Stress and Anxiety – This one is pretty obvious, but mindfulness is key. Be in tune with your mind and body, otherwise your thoughts and emotions will catch up to you when you’re trying to sleep. Find what works for you, whether its downloading Headspace – the meditation app, or taking a hot bath or shower before bed to relax. Don’t be afraid to pamper yourself as part of your bedtime routine, it might be exactly what you need to reduce your stress.

Sleep is important. There is nothing like that “good as new” feeling after a great night of sleep. Make yourself happy and do whatever it takes to help you snooze. See below products to help you sleep better.