How to Improve the Quality of Your Sleep

Do you struggle to get a good night’s sleep? If so, you’re not alone. According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, about 50 to 70 million Americans have sleep disorders. Unfortunately, failing to get enough high-quality sleep on a regular basis can impact your mood, impair cognitive function, and increase your risk of developing health conditions like dementia, heart disease, obesity, and strokes.

So, what can you do to help ensure that you get a good night’s rest? Here are eight tips for how to improve the quality of your sleep:

1. Wake up at the same time each morning and go to sleep at the same time each night.
2. Keep your bedroom cool, dark, and quiet.
3. Incorporate exercise into your daily routine (but be careful to not exercise too close to bedtime).
4. Avoid taking long naps, especially in the afternoon.
5. Stop drinking caffeinated beverages at least eight hours before bedtime
6. Don’t drink alcoholic beverages or consume large meals right before going to sleep.
7. Avoid watching TV, scrolling on your phone, and using other electronics at bedtime (instead, you might want to try reading a book).
8. Take steps to reduce stress (for example, meditating or attending therapy).

Also, IASIS Microcurrent Neurofeedback is a treatment that has been known to help people who struggle with sleep. It also targets the Delta brainwave which is the deep sleep brainwave. If you are not getting restful sleep it makes it hard to manage emotions and other stressors in life. IASIS Microcurrent Neurofeedback is a safe, noninvasive and effective treatment. If the tips above don't help, you might check into this treatment which is also something that we offer.

Start Enjoying a Better Night’s Sleep

If you’re ready to take the next step with improving the quality of your sleep, contact us today. Our therapists have extensive experience treating anxiety, depression, and other conditions that can interfere with sleep. We'd love an opportunity to walk with you on this journey to show you there can be hope and healing.