Tips and Tricks to Get More Sleep: Practicing Relaxation Techniques

Deep breathing and other relaxation techniques have numerous benefits, such as: Lowering stress Lowering blood pressure and heart rate Serving as a temporary distraction Helping relieve tension Improving sleep Allowing oxygen to flow throughout the body My personal favorites include: 4-7-8, the body scan, guided meditation, and listening to nature sounds. Practicing relaxation techniques helped

Tips and Tricks to Get More Sleep: Practicing Sleep Hygiene

Do you have trouble sleeping? Do you wake up feeling exhausted? There are several reasons why 1 in 3 adults living in America are not getting the recommended 7-9 hours of sleep. 1,2 I, myself, have dealt with sleep issues on and off over the past few years. However, after dealing with chronic insomnia that