Better Sleep On A Budget

According to clinical psychologist, Dr. Michael Breus, more than 70% of North Americans are sleep deprived.

He provides the following tips to help decrease our sleep debts:

• Wake up to the light. Sleep with the shades open and allow natural light to enter the room and wake you up at an appropriate time.

• Once you are up, turn on all the lights.
  

• Position the alarm clock so it cannot be seen once in bed.

• Avoid napping the day before and three days after the seasonal time change. Naps can actually make it harder to fall asleep.

• Exercise on a regular basis. Try to schedule workouts several hours prior to turning in.