6 Natural Ways to Improve Your Sleep

More than ⅓ of American adults don’t get enough sleep on a regular basis. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ 6 Natural Ways to Improve Your Sleep As per data from the CDC, over 33% of adults in the United States do not get adequate sleep regularly, averaging just 6.8 hours of sleep despite the recommended 7-9 hours per night. Are you one of them? This lack of sleep can have far-reaching consequences, impacting various aspects of life, including: - Increased risk of health issues such as obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, depression, and anxiety. - Reduced productivity and difficulty concentrating at work, leading to decreased performance on important tasks. - Heightened mood swings and irritability in interactions with colleagues, friends, and family. Furthermore, the economic cost of sleep deprivation in the U.S. is estimated to be a staggering $411 billion annually, taking into account lost productivity, accidents, and healthcare costs. Fortunately, there are natural measures you can incorporate into your routine starting today to enhance the quality of your sleep, enabling you to wake up refreshed and prepared for the day ahead. 1. Establish a consistent sleep routine: Try to go to bed and wake up at the same time every day, even on weekends. This helps regulate your body's internal clock and promotes a healthy sleep-wake cycle. 2. Create a relaxing bedtime routine: Develop a calming pre-sleep routine to signal to your body that it's time to wind down. This could include activities such as reading a book, taking a warm bath, practicing relaxation techniques like deep breathing or gentle stretching, or listening to soothing music. 3. Create a comfortable sleep environment: Make sure your bedroom is conducive to sleep. Keep your bedroom dark, quiet, and at a cool temperature. Invest in a comfortable mattress and pillows that support your sleeping position. Remove any distractions, such as electronics, that may interfere with your sleep. 4. Limit caffeine, alcohol, and heavy meals before bedtime: Stimulants like caffeine and alcohol can disrupt sleep, so try to avoid consuming them close to bedtime. Also, heavy meals before bedtime can cause discomfort and interfere with digestion, leading to poor sleep. Instead, opt for a light snack if you need to eat before bed. 5. Get regular exercise: Regular physical activity can help improve sleep quality. Aim for moderate exercise most days of the week, but avoid vigorous exercise close to bedtime, as it can stimulate your body and make it harder to fall asleep. Just be sure to check with your healthcare provider before starting a new exercise routine. 6. Use the Muse S headband to build a regular meditation practice during the day and use the sleep features at night. Having a regular meditation practice with Muse allows you to easily get into a rested state when it’s time for bed. Using the immersive sleep soundscapes in the Muse app, you get the ultimate sleep support so you wake up feeling rested to take on your day, which is why thousands of users rely on Muse S everyday to assist them in falling asleep. Remember, improving your sleep habits takes time and consistency. It's important to listen to your body and find what works best for you. Muse helps you stay consistent by tracking your meditation streaks and your sleep scores so you can keep improving. Having this feedback loop allows you to make adjustments and find out any "cause and effect" relationships to optimize your sleep better. So if you’re having any issues falling asleep or staying asleep, be sure to check out the Muse S headband, which is now 15% off as a part of our Mother’s Day Sale! [Learn more here]( Join the CommunityQuestions, concerns, or thoughts? We'd love to chat. [Join the Community >]( Contact Us555 Richmond St. W, Suite 900, Toronto, ON, M5V 3B1[Contact Customer Care >]( Unsubscribe If you'd like to unsubscribe from this type of email communication, please click the unsubscribe link below the footer. Note: this will not unsubscribe you from other lists, such as Product Updates, Museletter, and Muse Promotions. If you wish to unsubscribe from all lists please click [here >]( Please allow 10 days for removal from all lists. Sent to: {EMAIL} [Unsubscribe]( Interaxon (Muse), 555 Richmond Street West, Suite 900, Toronto, ON M5V 3B1, Canada