The idea:to ensure that our sleep/wake cycle is predictable (and stabilize the circadian rhythm in the process), so that we are tired every night at the same time. Well, obviously, the idea is not to get up at 7 a.m. on weekends, but we try not to make too big differences with the time of getting up during the week.
Daylight plays a very important role in sleep because it helps us synchronize our internal clock. Good to know:the body is more receptive to sunlight between 6 a.m. and 8:30 a.m., so don't hesitate to open the curtains to enjoy it. What if we can't? We are thinking of having light therapy sessions to compensate (with the Philips EnergyUp Lamp for example).
We keep repeating it:drinking enough water is extremely important. However, it is better to avoid drinking after 10 p.m., even if you have not reached your daily goal. Waking up to pee is the best way to sabotage your sleep pattern.
It's true that our days are often at 100 an hour, but taking even 10 minutes to meditate (or at least stop and clear your head) is giving yourself a good chance to to be tired in the evening, when going to bed.
Moving, even if it's only a 20-minute walk at lunchtime, helps to tire the muscles. Result:when it's time to go to bed, you're tired!
Even if we believe that caffeine does nothing to us, it is better to stop it from 2 p.m., or at least 6 hours before going to bed.
Writing a to-do list of things to do the next day allows you to go to bed peacefully, knowing that you can get started in the morning. Good, to avoid if it brings us more stress than anything else!
