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Courtney Bancroft, PsyD

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Insomnia Specialist in NYC 😴
• Corporate Sleep Wellness Consultant
• Speaker • Media Contributor • Psychologist
www.drcourtneybancroft.com

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The perfect words from @jmstormquotes to describe my mission as a psychologist ✨
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Last but not least, get into a groove! Our bodies thrive off of routines!

You owe it to yourself to get a good night's rest to function accordingly throughout the day!

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Any avid nappers? Trust me, I know it’s hard to fight a nap, but it’s important to do if you struggle with sleep!

Sleeping in the daytime can confuse your internal clock, meaning that you may struggle to sleep at night.

The goal is to rest enough at night, so you don’t have to struggle during the day!

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Here’s an obvious one, but unfortunately, a lot of you need to be reminded 😂

When consumed late in the day, caffeine stimulates your nervous system and may stop your body from naturally relaxing at night.
Mindfulness about caffeine intake is the best way to go about it!

Caffeine is known to worsen your sleep quality if consumed close to bedtime!

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First, what is blue light? This consists of your phone, television, or even computer.

It would be best if you avoided these in the evening because it affects your circadian rhythm, tricking your brain into thinking it’s still daytime. This reduces hormones like melatonin, which help you relax and get deep sleep!

Now you know why your parents always limited screen time in the evening!

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Natural sunlight or bright light during the day helps keep your circadian rhythm healthy. This improves daytime energy, as well as nighttime sleep quality and duration.

Open those windows, work on your patio or get outside! Your body needs it!

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A reminder from the wise @drjennhardy

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Hey, sleep, family!

Let’s talk sleep but with a twist! This week we’ll cover five simple tips you never knew you needed about getting a good night's
rest and maintain good energy throughout the day!

Stay tuned

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Myth: “I need 8 hours of sleep each night.”

Facts: While sleep duration is important, not everyone needs 8 hours per night. In fact, most adults need 7-9 hours (so 8 just the average!)

And even though how long you sleep is important, it’s also not the end-all, be-all. Sleep quality is another critical factor to consider, and can have a big influence on how you feel!

Keep an eye out for another post about sleep quality!

Reference: https://www.sleepfoundation.org/how-sleep-works/myths-and-facts-about-sleep

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Have you ever heard of/experienced RLS before?

Restless Leg Syndrome facts:
💤 Can be a side effect of medication or a long-term disorder
💤 It’s an overwhelming urge to move your legs, usually triggered by an unpleasant feeling in the legs. It can present as tingling or aching even.
💤 There is no known cure, but exercising regularly can help with symptoms, and/or reviewing medications with your doctor to make sure none of your meds have RLS as a side effect.

Also note: making some small lifestyle changes can improve this as well. For example, no alcohol or tobacco and sleep hygiene!

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Sorry in advance if you hate feet, but I promise I’m going somewhere with this 😂

Did you know sleeping with your feet slightly elevated can help with blood flow? Especially for those who are on their feet all day!

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Do you own a weighted blanket? Well, first, I’m sure you're wondering what a weighted blanket even is, right? It’s exactly what it sounds like, a blanket with weights stitched into the fabric, but not gym weights, microbeads, or weighted pellets.

Weighted blankets help reduce movement at night and even help with anxiety. They’re overall a great tool to provide much comfort and support!

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