Start sleeping early with these tips
Experts recommend adults to clock in seven to nine hours of sleep a night, which seems impossible to many given the tasks they need to accomplish in a day. While a struggle to many, getting to bed early and sleeping for the required number of hours can do wonders for one's health. Lisa M. Cannon, M.D., shares a few tips on how to sleep early. Image source: thestir.cafemom.com As much as possible, expend energy during daytime . Tiring oneself out from physical exercise offers better chances of getting to bed earlier. However, exercising too close to bedtime increases body temperature, stimulates the brain, and increases adrenaline levels, which may cause one to feel wide awake in the middle of the night. Break a sweat not later than six in the evening to get quality sleep at night. Image source: thenewdaily.au Develop a nightly bedtime routine . Avoid thinking about going to sleep five minutes before the desired time. Start the routine an hour before the targeted time o