How to Get More Sleep This Year
I've Resolved to Sleep Better in the New Year — Here's How Doctors Suggested I Do It
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It's very easy to fall out of routine on the weekends. I can't tell you how many times I've stayed up two, three, or even four hours later than I would on a weeknight, setting myself up to feel even more exhausted come Monday morning. (Researchers have called this "social jet lag.") These changes to your sleep pattern can mess with your circadian rhythm, Dr. Stiehm explained. "It can make it harder to fall asleep and, more typically, make you feel more tired in the morning." If I want better sleep, I'll need to go to bed and wake up at the same time every day. "Your body needs to be trained," he said.