5 Steps to a Good Night's Sleep

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3 Secrets for Getting More Sleep

Divvy up morning chores: Lisa Ziegler, 38, of Fresh Meadows, New York, says that she and her husband sneak in more bed time by alternating who takes their kids to school: "That extra hour I get some days makes a world of difference -- I'm not a grouchy mommy," she says.
Plan ahead: Beth Coker, 47, of Medford, Oregon, does all the prep work she can at night, when she's most efficient -- packing lunches, ironing clothes, and laying them out for the next day, collecting her work papers -- so she can sleep in later.
Change your routine: Eliana Agudelo, 32, of San Francisco, reports that she's been getting more sleep ever since she stopped bringing books to bed with her: "I'd always get hooked on a great novel and end up staying awake for half the night!" she says.

Originally published in FITNESS magazine, August 2007.

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pegenereux wrote:

Good ideas...but drop the ipod ads...just say listen to music using your mp3 or other handheld device...not everyopne is an ipod user! THanks

10/24/2012 09:22:37 PM Report Abuse

cabrooker1 wrote:

Go to http://www.InsomniaDoc.com to get real advice on how to treat insomnia from a Cleveland Clinic-trained Sleep Doctor and Neurologist, Dr. Craig Brooker, M.D.

12/2/2011 03:20:59 PM Report Abuse

beautyinsimplet wrote:

i find it odd that it recommends reading a couple chapters of your favorite book only to follow up with....dont take books to bed?

10/19/2011 02:29:22 PM Report Abuse

evelyndamayon66 wrote:

the exercises are helpful to have good sleep. thank you

9/4/2011 07:48:01 PM Report Abuse

rrogerg wrote:

Nice article but we all know that we need to sleep more and have a regular and timely routine for getting the zzz we need. Would have been more helpful if it would have addressed ways to actually fall asleep and stay asleep. Or how about discussing natural alternatives and fitness routines that help promote better and more fulfilling rest at night.

12/16/2009 08:13:47 PM Report Abuse