Avoid alcoholic beverages, especially after dinner.
Avoid nicotine, especially near bedtime.
Walk for 30 minutes or more daily at a set time, early in the day.
Get daily sun exposure for 30 minutes or more, using protection.
If you tend to worry, schedule a time early in the day to worry, write worries
with possible solutions in a journal, or talk your worries over with a friend.
When unable to get to sleep, get out of bed, go to another room to relax with
music, TV, or a book until you get sleepy.
Sleep should happen; do not think you can make it happen.
Consider seeking help from the UNM Hospital Sleep Disorders Center if:
Your sleep is unsatisfactory for three or more weeks;
You sleep when you do not plan to in the day time;
An observer notices unusual or concerning sleep behaviors.
We wish you satisfying sleep and alert,
enjoyably productive days!
