Good sleep is incredibly important. A good night’s sleep helps you feel good and makes your body and brain function properly. Poor sleep can have negative effects on your body and brain, including learning, memory, mood, and emotions.

Whether you are having a problem falling asleep or staying asleep through the night, these 4 tips will help!

Body Temperature

Your body’s temperature changes naturally as you fall to sleep. If your bedroom in your apartment is too warm, you might have a hard time falling asleep. Experts say the perfect temperature for a good night’s sleep is between 60 and 67 degrees.

A warm bath or shower before bedtime can also help you get a good night’s rest. The soothing water helps relax muscles and washes tension down the drain.

Get on a Schedule!

Most people find that a consistent sleep schedule helps them fall asleep easier and stay to sleep longer. Your body has its own internal clock called the circadian rhythm. Waking up and going to bed at the same time helps your internal clock keep a regular schedule.

Give yourself 30–45 minutes to wind down before getting in bed. This allows your body and mind to relax and prepare for sleep. 

Turn Off and Tune Out

Good sleep is essential to your overall health. According to experts, sleep can boost your immune system and helps with good mental health. The CDC recommends that adults get seven or more hours of sleep per night! To promote good sleep habits, it is important to turn off all electronics, close the shades and blinds, play soft music (or other soothing sounds), and add a soothing scent such as lavender to your bedroom.

Experience Light & Darkness

Get out and enjoy the sparkling pool or sundeck at your Westlake Meadows apartment in Lake Oswego or read a book on your deck on a sunny day! Vitamin D is good for you, but when nighttime comes, be certain to draw the blinds, turn off the lights and enjoy a restful slumber in a darkened room.

These sleep tips will have you catching Z’s instead of counting sheep!