With all that food we're about to consume, I bet a lot of you are going to have some food-induced sleepiness, meaning you'll be able to sleep soundly tonight. But for those of you who still find it difficult to fall or stay asleep, here are some tips* on getting a good night's rest.
Tips
1. Don't watch the clock
2. If you can't fall asleep after 20-30 minutes, get out of bed and do something
3. Don't drink caffeine 8 hours before you go bed
4. Devise a wind-down routine
5. Create an electronic curfew
6. Pre-sleep activities should not involve heavy thinking. Try something like light reading or journaling instead
7. Synchronize yourself to the 24-hour day
8. Sleep in a cool room with a comfortable bed
9. Have some regularity in your sleeping and waking schedule. It's very important to try and wake up at the same time every day
10. When doing activities before bedtime, try to use dim lights. When you wake up, having bright lights will help
I hope some of these tips are useful and you'll definitely be able to use them any day of the year. Happy Thanksgiving!
*Tips taken from Professor Matthew Walker's Psychology 133 Lecture 19 slides.
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