If You Have To Choose One, Should You Sleep Or Exercise?
Fatherly
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Aug 15, 2022
Getting enough sleep is one of the most important things you can do for your
health — mental and physical. But it’s easy to push to the backburner. Because
logging enough zzzs takes time and there are only 24 hours in a day, other
responsibilities can get in the way. Besides, with so much to stress about — and
kids who are prone to waking up in the middle of the night — it can be hard to
fall asleep and stay asleep. But it is possible, even when your mind is buzzing,
if you have the discipline to practice good sleep hygiene.
STRESSED OUT
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What To Do When You Can’t Sleep: 7 Tips For Powering Down Your Brain
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When insomnia strikes, it can feel impossible to lull your body back to sleep.
But it can be done: Here's how to make it happen.
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3 Things To Do When You Just Can’t Sleep
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Get out of bed. If you’re unable to fall back asleep within 15 or 20 minutes,
get up and go somewhere else. Have a guest room? Great. Go there. But a couch
will also do. Because one of the worst things you can do if you’re having a hard
time sleeping is to stay in bed and think about not being able to sleep. The
longer you lie there, the greater your stress and the lower your chances of
falling asleep.
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Don’t look at the clock. If you know what time it is, you’ll likely start to
think, “Oh, it’s 4:15… maybe I can get two hours of sleep before I have to get
up” — and perpetuate the vicious cycle. Looking at the clock will only make you
realize how much sleep you’ve missed, and that won’t do any good.
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Try progressive deep muscle relaxation. Similar to deep breathing, this
relaxation technique is often used in anxiety management. The idea is to tense
and relax individual muscles, starting from your toes, moving up to your ankles,
knees, thighs, and all the way to the top of your head. Clench each muscle for
three seconds and then relax. Not only does this physically relax you, but it’s
hard for your mind to get sidetracked while you’re focusing on this.
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BED HOG
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Couples Actually Sleep Better Together Than Alone, Study Says
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A new study might make you feel differently about the bed hog that sleeps
beside you every night.
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CHOICES
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If You Have To Choose One, Should You Sleep Or Exercise?
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Sometimes you're faced with a binary choice: Get more rest or hit the gym.
Which one will give your day, and week, a boost?
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BEDTIME
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The Scientific Case For Obnoxiously Early Bedtimes
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From improved school performance to reduced obesity risk, putting kids to bed
early is what's best for them.
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If children are kept up as late as their parents, they’re being deprived the
opportunity to grow and learn as well as possible.
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FURTHER READING Kids Who Get Less Than 9 Hours Of Sleep Suffer Greatly, Study
Shows
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That Night Light Is Royally Screwing Up Your Kid’s Sleep, Study Says
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America, You’ve Been Training Your Kids To Sleep All Wrong
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SO, SO TIRED
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New Parents Can Expect A Good Night’s Sleep Only Six Years From Now
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Parents who think they can catch up on sleep are dreaming. The reality is more
of a nightmare.
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STAYING ALIVE
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The Hour-By-Hour Guide To Getting Through Work On Zero Sleep
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Maybe the kids kept you awake, or maybe you were doom-scrolling well past
midnight. Here's how to minimize the misery and keep it together until EOD.
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INSOMNIA
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12 Ways To Fall Asleep Faster
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Because grown-ups need to go the f*&k to sleep too.
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