Sleep and Stress

Sleep and stress levels have a direct correlation. Lack of sleep is a major contributor to your ability to cope with stress. You should be getting 7 to 9 hours of good sleep a night.


How do you know if you are getting enough sleep?

Do you…

have difficulty staying awake through-out the day?

experience irritability with others?

feel drowsy during the day?

wake up frequently through-out the night?

If you answered yes to one or more of those questions, you may not be getting the sleep your body needs to cope with stress.

Ideas to help you sleep more and better

• Try drinking a warm cup of milk before you go to bed. Many have claimed this helps them relax and sleep better.

• Try going to bed earlier or getting up a little later to allow you enough time to sleep.

• Create a sleep schedule and maintain it, even on the weekends.

• Don’t drink caffeine or alcohol in the late afternoon and evenings to avoid disrupting your sleep patterns

• Exercise at least 3 hours before bedtime.

• Do not take naps throughout the day, only allow yourself to sleep at night.

• Only use your bed for sleeping. Never watch TV or do work in bed.

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