Are you getting enough sleep? Probably not. A good night's rest is one of the most key and essential things you can do to reduce your stress and anxiety. "But," argue harried moms, "how can I possibly go to bed early when there's so much to do?" Think of it this way: Being well-rested will improve your efficiency for the following day.
How many of you have had this scenario: You mean to go to bed at a decent hour, but look up from your computer and see that it's suddenly 12:30am. Oops! How'd that happen?
Try this trick: Set a gentle "go to bed" alarm. I've got one on my laptop (the place I'm most likely to be at night) that says "Power Down and Get Ready for Bed". This is my cue to turn off all electronic devices (sounds like I'm on an airplane now!) and go wash my face, brush my teeth, get my PJs on and climb into bed. We use alarms to wake us up in the morning...why not one to help us go to sleep?
(This post was inspired by nutritionist Angela Pifer's Healthy Choices Wellness Program )
