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Now that final exams are almost here - and term papers need to get turned in - it’s time to make sure you’re getting enough rest.

You see, proper rest is vital to keeping your brain functioning to its full potential. Quality sleep is also important so that you can stay energized and focused on your various assignments.

Stanford University published a great list of ways to help you sleep better. Here’s an excerpt:

Take a hot bath.
People with trouble falling asleep might benefit from taking hot baths about 90 minutes before bedtime, the researchers speculate. When they get out of the bath, body temperature will drop rapidly, and that might help them to fall asleep faster

Drink some warm milk.
If you’re stomach is empty, it can interfere with your sleep schedule.However, a heavy meal can also interfere with good sleep. Dairy products and turkey contain tryptophan, which acts as a natural sleep inducer. Try a warm glass of milk before bed.

Don’t take naps.
Try not to nap during the day. A nap will often it make it more difficult to go to bed at night.

If you don’t fall asleep within 20 minutes, get out of bed and do something boring.
Staying in bed longer won’t help you fall asleep. If you’re having trouble sleeping, get out of bed until you feel tired. You need to teach your body that your bed is a place of sleeping - not worrying, brainstorming, or thinking about tomorrow.

Don’t expose yourself to bright lights.
Dim your lights prior to bed, and refrain from turning on bright lights if you wake up during the night to use the restroom. Bright lights signal to your brain that it’s day. Try to only use dim lights at night.

Check out the other ways to sleep better . . .

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