Sleep Tip #9: No Technology Before Bed

Do not watch TV or use the computer before bed. The bright lights that are emitted from the television and computer screens can trick your mind into thinking it is supposed to be awake. The rays of light that continuously change in brightness and color on the screens can cause the brain to become more active then it should be while inducing sleep. The brain will begin to process the images you see on the screen, which will make it harder for the body to induce a state of drowsiness.

Sleep Tip #7: Do Not Bathe Before Bed

Bathe 2 hours before bed. If you have trouble getting to sleep, it may be because you shower right before you get into bed. The human body begins to lower the core body temperature to help promote and induce a deep sleep. Bathing before bed will raise your body temperature and make it more difficult to fall asleep. Taking a bath or shower 2 hours prior to getting into bed will raise your body temperature from the hot water, and then cause a greater drop of body temperature as your body prepares internally for sleep. This increases the release of melatonin, a chemical that causes you to become tired.