Daylight Savings begins March 12, 2017 and it is a great time to reset your sleep habits.

Daylight Savings Time is a great time to reset your sleep habits, as well as your clock.

If you have trouble sleeping, try the following sleep tips: 

• Go to sleep and wake at the same time every day and avoid spending more time in bed than needed.
• Use bright light to help manage your "body clock." Avoid bright light in the evening and expose yourself to sunlight in the morning.
• Use your bedroom only for sleep to strengthen the association between your bed and sleep. It may help to remove work materials, computers and televisions from your bedroom.
• Select a relaxing bedtime ritual, like a warm bath or listening to calming music.
• Create a sleep environment that is quiet, dark and cool with a comfortable mattress and pillows.
• Save your worries for the daytime.  If concerns come to mind, write them in a "worry book" so you can address those issues the next day.
• If you can't sleep, go into another room and do something relaxing until you feel tired.
• Exercise regularly ... at any time of the day that feels right for you.

If you are experiencing excessive daytime sleepiness, snoring, or “stop breathing” episodes in your sleep, contact your health care professional for a sleep apnea screening. 

Article courtesy of National Sleep Foundation.