How to get more deep sleep<\/p>\n
If you can relate to these signs a little too much, here are four ways to fix it and get more deep sleep, according to the experts.<\/p>\n
1. Make sure your sleep hygiene bases are covered<\/p>\n
Yes, you\u2019ve heard repeatedly that you shouldn\u2019t consume caffeine late in the day and that alcohol and screen time are sleep\u2019s enemies. But that doesn\u2019t mean the basics of sleep hygiene aren\u2019t important.<\/p>\n
\u201cMany of the things that influence our quality of sleep and how well we cycle [through the sleep stages] are related to what we\u2019re eating and drinking during the day and how much caffeine we\u2019re having close to bedtime,\u201d Dr. Morse says.<\/p>\n
Dr. Washington says mental well-being is important too. If you don\u2019t have a good way to manage stress or process your emotions, it will impact your sleep, including deep sleep.<\/p>\n
Beyond diet, avoiding screens before bedtime, and stress management, Dr. Bhar says it\u2019s important that your room is dark and cool, which is the best environment for sleeping.<\/p>\n
2. Go to bed earlier<\/p>\n
Remember, deep sleep is so important that the body will prioritize it if you need more of it. For this reason, Dr. Washington says that it can help to go to bed earlier than you are currently. This will help your body prioritize the deep sleep you\u2019re missing out on.<\/p>\n
If you find yourself yawning in the evening, Dr. Washington says this is the body\u2019s way of telling us it\u2019s tired and it\u2019s time to head to bed. It\u2019s something most first graders could tell you, but as adults, we often ignore it.<\/p>\n
3. Rule out any underlying conditions<\/p>\n