Episode 22: All About Sleep Hygiene

On this week’s episode, Karen tells us about the importance of Sleep Hygiene and her own personal night time routine that allows her to recover and be completely rejuvenated for each and every day. 

Sleep Hygiene is essentially how we incorporate our nightly routine into our daily lives and how it affects us. As musicians, performance is directly related to how we recover and if we aren’t allowing ourselves to recover, we aren’t setting ourselves up for success. 

Karen’s first tip for good sleep hygiene is to make the bed for sleeping only! By eliminating electronics or other work materials, you are allowing your brain to be retrained into believing that when you are in bed, it’s time to sleep. Doing so can help with insomnia, stress and many other unhealthy habits. 

The same goes for sleepwear. We should aim to have specific clothing just for sleeping. As a freelancer and business owner who works from home on a regular basis, Karen finds that it is crucial to have specific clothing for sleeping, lounging, working, exercising etc. 

Making sure your physical body is ready for sleeping can also make a difference. Being aware of our eating habits and coffee intake prior to bedtime can make all the difference when it comes to settling down for the night. Karen personally prefers stretching, meditating, or journally before bedtime in order to allow her mind and body to become centered and relaxed as it prepares for the next day. It is important to provide yourself with a conducive environment to have a good night’s sleep. 

Finally, knowing how much sleep you need personally and maintaining consistency in the number of hours you are allowing yourself to have each night will allow you to take care of yourself and ensure that you are refreshed, rejuvenated, and ready to tackle the next day.  

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