How Well Are You Sleeping?

You may know that sleep plays a vital role on your physical and mental health, but you may be wondering if you're truly sleeping well.

On average, an adult needs between 7-9 hours of sleep to feel well rested, however this can vary depending on the individual. Some people may feel great with 6-7 hours of sleep each night where others need 8 or 9. Figure out what works best for you by tracking how much sleep you're getting and how you're feeling the following day.

Some other important factors for healthy sleep include:

1.) You fall asleep within 15-20 minutes of lying down.

2.) You regularly sleep a total of 7-9 hours in a 24 hour period.

3.) While in bed your sleep is continuous and you aren't lying awake for extended stretches.

4,) You wake up feeling refreshed.

5.) You feel alert and able to be productive during your waking hours.

6.) You don't exhibit any out of the ordinary behaviors such as snoring, restlessness, or pauses in breathing.

Struggling to get healthy sleep? Check out our blog posts about reducing caffeine intake, foods for better sleep, powering down for better sleep, and ways to relax in 5 minutes or less!