11 Reasons You Can’t Sleep And Are Struggling to Stay Asleep - part 3

Part 3 of a 3 part series based on a blog post by Dr. Michael Breus.

Let's start off the New Year by wrapping up this week's series.

8) Exercise

Exercise helps you sleep, but not within an hour of going to bed. The heavier the exercise you do, the farther away it needs to be from bedtime.

9) Your Phone

The blue light from your phone is a natural stimulant. You shouldn't use your phone within an hour of bedtime. That also goes for TVs. And limiting the amount of light overall before bed is a good idea. If you can't do that, then use blue blocking glasses.

10) Naps

Our bodies are designed to take an afternoon siesta, but you don't want to sleep too long or too short. The ideal is either 20 minutes. Or 90 minutes. Anything else makes it too difficult to wake up.

11) Insomnia

If you have insomnia and you've tried these techniques, it may be time to see a professional.

Interesting days

January will be Hobby Month, Be Kind To Food Servers Month, International Brain Teaser Month, Oatmeal Month, Brainteaser Month, Creativity Month, Get Organized Month, Hot Tea Month, Celebration Of Life Month, Down Syndrome Awareness Month, Clean Up Your Computer Month, Soup Month and Get A Balanced Life Month

Today - New Year's Day, Polar Bear Swim Day, Bloody Mary Day, Commitment Day, Euro Day, Copyright Law Day and Z Day

Tomorrow  - Science Fiction Day, World Introvert Day, Buffet Day, Motivation and Inspiration Day, Personal Trainer Awareness Day, Happy Mew Year Day For Cats, 55 mph Speed Limit Day and Creampuff Day

Next Wednesday - Bubble Bath Day, Earth’s Rotation Day, Argyle Day, Show & Tell At Work Day and Joy Germ Day

February will be Bake For Family Fun Month, Cherry Month, North American Inclusion Month, Library Lovers’ Month, Hot Breakfast Month, Vegan Cuisine Month and Bird-Feeding Month

February 1 - Serpent Day, World Read Aloud Day, Car Insurance Day, Baked Alaska Day, Ice Cream For Breakfast Day, Lace Day, Take Your Child To The Library Day and Decorating With Candy Day

Week long celebrations:

January 25 - February 1: Cordova Ice Worm Festival Week