In Top Form Podcast

Sleep: How To Get More Sleep, Better Sleep, and All the Benefits Of Sleep - Both At Home & As You Travel What is sleep? “a naturally-occurring, reversible, periodic and recurring state in which consciousness and muscular activity is temporarily suspended or diminished, and responsiveness to outside stimuli is reduced”. Sleep Issues At Home: Video library - https://sleepfoundation.org/video-library Bedroom as a sanctuary: Darkness – no lights, tv, windows, black out shades or sleep masy Decorate with items and colors you love – clean and uncluttered Keep it cool…body temperature gets cooler 60 -67% Bedding hardness/softness, pillows, sheets and covers Quiet…limit noise and distraction – white noise and/or fan Music and soothing audio Smell…lavender vs mint and citrus for the mornings Follow Sleep Hygiene  Maintain a regular sleep routine Go to bed at the same time. Wake up at the same time. Ideally, your schedule will remain the same (+/- 20 minutes) every night of the week. Avoid naps if possible Nap