Since childhood, our parents have stressed the importance of a good night’s sleep.
But now, as an adult, that doesn’t always happen.
Your morning routine consists of hitting the snooze button at least twice before you’re fully awake.
We know from experience that it’s hard to function when you’resleep deprived.
Developing healthy sleeping habits takes time, consistency, and trial and error.
A boost in creativity and reduced stress levels are just two of many benefits of bedtime reading, perLifehack.
Here are more sleep tips from Olympians for when you’re ready to hit the sheets.
In a July 2016 interview withCosmopolitan, Olympic royaltyGabby Douglasrevealed her own nighttime routine.
After a long day, she sets aside time to meditate before getting ready for bed.
By 9 p.m., Douglas checks in with her family right before sleeping.
“With my mind clear, it was easy for me to go to sleep.
I usually wake up eight hours later feeling very refreshed,” she added.
For better sleep hygiene, avoiding common distractions is necessary.
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Business Insiderasked more Olympic athletes to share their sleep tips.
“A good night’s sleep is mandatory,” he explained.
“No questions about that.
But when you’re experiencing jet lag, good sleep sometimes isn’t an option.
In that case you have to prorate the best you could and just deal with it.
That’s why I enjoy taking short naps so much.”
“It gets me excited to show up at training and I’m able to focus well.
