Sleep Improvement Quick Tip #7: Bedrooms should be for sleeping and sex, period!

As a health psychologist, I know that our brains excel at making associations between things.  As a person

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Sleep Improvement Quick Tip #9: No naps! Or at least keep them short and early.

In order for us to fall asleep, we all need to accrue a “sleep debt,” which lets us

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Sleep Improvement Quick Tip #7: Exercise regularly, but at the right times

As a health psychologist, I’m big on exercise!  It helps regulate your mood, keeps your body in shape,

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Sleep Improvement Quick Tip #6: No late-night meals or snacking in bed.

We’re all familiar with the dozy satisfaction of having just eaten a nice (or large) meal.  Unfortunately, while

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Sleep Improvement Quick Tip #5: Maintain a regular sleep schedule.

I know, I know, it feels so nice to sleep in until noon on a Saturday (or more

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Sleep Improvement Quick Tip #4: Avoid caffeine (duh), nicotine (duh), and alcohol (huh?) before bed.

Everyone knows that caffeine and nicotine are stimulants.  That’s why so many people rely on them to get

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