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Six Areas to Improve Your Sleep

When depression ruled my life I slept 12+ hours a day because there seemed no reason to get out of bed.  Ironically, I began taking medication for my depression and ended up not being able to sleep.  After sleeping from my problems for up to half-a-day, insomnia was like a prison for my mind. I had no where to escape!

It was a big deal and it forced me to drastically modify my sleep habits to ensure I got any sleep at all.  I looked at the following six areas:


1. what time I went to bed
2. what did I do before bed
3. what did I eat before bed


1. what’s the first thing I heard
2. what’s the first feeling I felt

3. what’s the first thing I did

By studying these areas I learned to cut out caffeine, sugar and the news before bed. This made a tremendous impact on my sleep.  Another big shift for me was getting rid of my old alarm clock with the dreaded “buzzer” and replacing it was a custom alarm that played soothing nature sounds.

Think about this: You sleep for ⅓ of your day every day… so you might as well be getting the most out of it!  A good nights’ rest recharges the batteries, improves focus and concentration, and provides an essential start to your day.  Consider improving your habits in these 6 areas… it’s definitely something to sleep on!



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