A good night’s sleep can positively impact our day and influence our productivity in the workplace. Studies show that those who sleep less than 8 hours in a day, tend to be less productive in the workplace, which as a result could be the difference of whether you get that raise this year or not.

Let us help you avoid that last option altogether because we want you to get that raise and not let your hard work go unnoticed.  In efforts to avoid poor sleep, it’s best to develop proper sleep habits to incorporate in your daily routine. Ideally, it’s best if you can try to go to sleep around the same time every day of the week. We understand that this isn’t always possible, but just do your best. Here are some tips to consider, if you are struggling with sleep:

1. Consider consuming anything containing caffeine before noon each day. Examples include: coffee, tea, and chocolate.
2. Consume the highest amount of carbohydrates during your last meal of the day (i.e. dinner) to promote better sleep.
3. Don’t eat large meals before bed so your body can focus on resting instead of working hard to digest the food you recently ate.
4. Avoid drinking alcohol right before bed (try to keep a gap of 3 hours or longer as alcohol is commonly great for getting you to fall asleep, but can result in waking up multiple times during the night for most individuals).
5. Limit your exposure to blue light or electronics by turning off your phone, computer and television, at least 1-2 hours prior to going to bed.
6. Keep the temperature cool in your room and ensure that there is no light coming into your room.
7. Establish a relaxing bedtime routine, such as taking a warm bath or shower right before bed to help with relaxation.

We hope that these tips will help you get a good night’s sleep so that you can be the most productive, efficient and effective version of yourself! As a result, your gut, brain and metabolic health will THANK you!

REFERENCES:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28823195/