Four Tips to Get Yourself on a School Year Sleep Schedule
Photo: Fairchild Archive1/4Be Cautious with Caffeine
"Eliminate caffeine after two o'clock in the afternoon—this will help significantly!"
Photo: courtesy of Gear42/4Plan to Get in Bed Earlier
"Before school starts, slowly push your bedtime up and try waking up at the same time you will for school," suggests sleep expert Michael Breus, Ph.D "I find that most teens seem to lose track of time in the evenings. Try using a tool that helps you stay on schedule. The Gear4 Renew SleepClock can send you a reminder email to get ready for bed. You can also learn more about how well you’re sleeping and better understand how sleep effects your performance in everything from school to sports."
Gear4 Renew SleepClock, $150. Apple.com
Photo: courtesy of LUSH3/4Take a Bath
"Consider taking a hot bubble bath about ninety minutes before bed. This will raise your core body temperature enough to signal your brain that it is time for sleep."
LUSH Pink Bath Bomb, $5. Lush.com
Photo: Fairchild Archive4/4Turn off the Technology
"Consider an electronic curfew one hour before bedtime. Turning off all electronic interaction will help reduce stress."
