Just as it is important to take care of your teeth, good sleeping hygiene can help fight off insomnia(n.失眠) and depression. Here are some tips to help you create a healthy schedule.
Set up a routine that you follow strictly. Set up your day so that you go to sleep and wake up at the same time. This will tell your body to sleep when its bedtime and wake feeling rested.
Make sure your bedroom is only for sleeping. Take the television, computer and radio out of the bedroom. Keeping them in your room will only distract you.
If you don’t fall asleep right away don’t just stare at（盯着看）the clock wondering when you will. Get up and move to another room and read until you start feeling drowsy(adj.昏昏沉沉的). Then go back to your room to go back to bed.
Don’t drink caffeine or alcohol. Coffee may make you wake up in the morning and wine before you go to sleep may help you doze off（大瞌睡）, but neither helps your body to wake up or fall asleep naturally. You will become dependant on them and won’t be able to sleep or wake up without them.
Exercising helps the body sleep all night. It will also help you feel rested and energetic during the day.
