Holiday Sleep Hacks - Day 5

Welcome to Day 5 of the 12 Days of Wellness 2024. Here is your tip for today.

Sleep often suffers during the holidays, thanks to late nights, busy schedules, and extra stress. Prioritizing quality rest supports your mood, immune system, and overall energy, helping you enjoy the season more fully.

Why It’s Important

  • Poor sleep can weaken your immune system and increase stress.

  • Restorative sleep improves memory, mood, and decision-making.

  • Better sleep helps manage weight and hunger hormones.

Set a consistent bedtime to regulate your sleep-wake cycle, even during the holidays.

3 Quick Tips to Implement

  1. Set a consistent bedtime to regulate your sleep-wake cycle, even during the holidays.

  2. Avoid caffeine and alcohol close to bedtime for more restful sleep.

  3. Create a calming bedtime routine, like reading or meditating, to wind down.

Take Action Tonight: Tonight, try a calming bedtime ritual to set yourself up for a great night’s sleep!

Shelley Rael, MS RDN

Shelley A. Rael, MS RDN, is a dedicated Registered Dietitian Nutritionist based in New Mexico, USA. As the owner of Real World Nutrition, her private practice, she's passionate about guiding individuals toward eating and living healthier in the real world. Beyond one-on-one consultations, Shelley is a multifaceted professional. She's a podcaster, author, speaker, and consultant known for her commitment to dispelling nutrition myths and providing evidence-based information. Her mission is to empower people to achieve improved health, wellness, and energy without resorting to restrictive diets or misinformation.

https://www.shelleyrael.com/
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