A Good Night Sleep Is My Good Life

Why is good sleep vital to you?

A good night's sleep is one of the essential things in my life. It's second to the air I breathe. Sleeping well is my lifestyle, and I cannot function properly without a good night's sleep.

Like other things in life, incorporating a good night's sleep into our lifestyle can become easy and a good habit.

What prompted my good night sleep habit?

I wore a different color of shoes to work. Yep, I was still sleeping while putting on my shoes.

Now, drop the typical new year's resolution and be honest about why you need a sound sleep every night or day.

Why is good sleep beneficial to you? For example, does good sleep helps you with good mental health, emotional health, physical health, productivity, or thought processes?

These are some reasons I stick to a good night's sleep.

My list is practical and straightforward:

1. I rarely get tired or under abnormal stress.
2. My brain is an alarm clock that regulates my sleeping and waking up hours.
3. A good night's sleep decreases my appetite for unhealthy food or social media consumption.
4. I have fresh skin, fewer wrinkles, and aged gracefully.
5. I sleep well without struggle and wake up full of energy. I’m more focus and productive.
6. I wake up early and start my work at 7 am.
7. A good night's sleep gives me a peaceful mind, a relaxed body, and a good attitude.

What prompted my good night sleep habit?

I have worn a different color of shoes to work. Yep, I was still sleeping while putting on my shoes.

Now, a good sleep is my life, and I live better. Here is my report card for a good night's sleep. A report card works for me because there is no judgment or pressure to perform an unrealistic task.

My sleep report card:

1. I cut down stress levels by doing what is necessary, asking for help, and saying no to myself and others.
2. Sleep time 9–10 pm works for me. Create your own time.
3. I eat the last food by 7.30 pm and brush my teeth.
4. I go for a short walk before bedtime.
5. Talk with my spouse, organize my life for the next day, and drink water.
6. 9.00: Check-in my bedroom
7. 9.00–10.00 pm— Read, meditate, think, and sleep.

There is no pressure with anything on my list or anything unrealistic task. Why? All items are part of my good night's sleep and benefit my wellbeing. It's like driving your car. You don't think of using your seat belt or debating starting your vehicle.

The above practical tips help me form the habit of sleeping well. It works for me. As you notice, my good life is equally on how I sleep well.

Mine is a good night's sleep, and yours may be a good day's sleep.

Now, do what works for you.

Many of you work at night or in between day and night. No worries, you can create your list around your lifestyle, work, or family situation. Make it simple and easy.

Why do you want a good or days' sleep? Think about it and write down your reasons.

A guide:

Here's how a sound report card can inspire you to sleep well and live better:

1. Why is sleep essential to your wellbeing? Honestly, answer this question and work from there, then find a way to sleep well and live better.
2. If your smartphone is not making money for you, keep it away from your bedroom.
3. Trash or donate all unlovable things in your bedroom. Remove or decrease unnecessary stress from your life—for example, negative things, people, and places. As always, we are 99% responsible for our life and sleep pattern.
4. Create a report card or notecard that can help you keep track your sleep pattern. Make it practical and meaningful.
5. Work hard not to take unfinished business to your bedroom. Focus on what you can control and forget about what you can not control. You cannot change people, but you change yourself or move.
6. Mind your own business. That is, say no to yourself and others than yes.
7. Focus — drink more water, walk-in your bedroom or street before bedtime, and eat more green food.

Get good with your sleep  —  drink more water, move more, and cut down unnecessary stress.