{"id":970,"date":"2019-11-25T20:35:11","date_gmt":"2019-11-25T20:35:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sleepdunwoody.com\/blog\/?p=970"},"modified":"2021-01-27T18:56:10","modified_gmt":"2021-01-27T18:56:10","slug":"stay-well-rested-holiday-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sleepdunwoody.com\/blog\/2019\/11\/25\/stay-well-rested-holiday-season\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Stay Well-Rested This Holiday Season"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sleepdunwoody.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/candle-celebration-champagne-christmas-260493-e1577128394131.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-980\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Sticking to a regular sleep schedule can be very difficult during the holidays, thanks to the many potentially sleep-disrupting things which are often oh-so-present during the season \u2014 travel, temptations to stay up late catching up with family members, irregular diets, and more. Yet, tempting though it can be to allow any of these distractions to upend your healthy habits during the holiday months, it\u2019s just not worth it. Your wellbeing is too important! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>And when it comes to those healthy habits, proper rest (7-9 hours per night) is by far the most critical to maintain. This is true any time of the year, but particularly during the holiday season, when it\u2019s important to be at your best for checking off to-do\u2019s and spending time with loved ones. Here are a few things you can do to ensure your sleep is secure as your calendar starts to fill up this season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips for Getting Good\nSleep During the Holidays <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Minimize Alcohol<\/strong>: Although alcohol helps you fall asleep faster, it gives you poor quality rest throughout the night. If you do drink, try to avoid consumption a few hours before bed.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Avoid Overeating<\/strong>: Larger meals take your stomach longer to digest, which can make it more difficult to fall asleep when eaten too close to bedtime. If all the holiday chocolate and other snacks are just too tempting (we get it), eat them earlier in the day to help your stomach with the metabolization of food and to avoid a big sugar rush before bed.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Create a Cool Sleeping Environment<\/strong>: Your ideal sleeping environment should be cool in temperature, approximately 68 degrees. If you find this to be too cold in the winter, just add on more blankets. Cooler temperatures are known to boost sleep quality.<\/li><li><strong>Don\u2019t Forget to Exercise<\/strong>:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/articles\/5-facts-about-sleep-and-exercise\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Exercise<\/a> is greatly beneficial for sleep quality, and it doesn\u2019t have to be difficult. In fact, it can be as simple as taking a walk around the neighborhood to see the holiday lights. As long as you are obtaining some form of exercise, your sleep (and overall health) will thank you!<\/li><li><strong>Slow Down Before Bed<\/strong>: Keeping a consistent bedtime routine, particularly if you are not in your regular bed or busy with family activities, can be tricky. Opt for relaxing activities that you can do with the whole family to help everyone prepare for sleep. Avoid things like watching TV in favor of less stimulating but still fun activities \u2014 think board games or building gingerbread houses.<\/li><li><strong>Eliminate Electronics<\/strong>: Harking back to the point above, it can be tempting to stay up late watching your favorite holiday movies. But TVs, as well as phones, computers, and other electronic devices all emit a blue light that interferes with your circadian rhythm or internal clock. Our brains interpret this light as an indication that it is daylight, hindering the production of melatonin, the hormone that promotes sleep.<\/li><li><strong>Spend Time Outside<\/strong>: Winter can be a wonderful time to take part in outside activities like skiing and building snowmen or taking a walk to enjoy the fresh air. Spending time outside gives your body an opportunity to be exposed to the sun during the day, which helps regulate your circadian rhythm and increase your production of melatonin at night, both of which can help you sleep.<\/li><li><strong>Create a Comfortable Sleeping Environment<\/strong>: It\u2019s important to keep your bedroom as relaxing and conducive to sleep as possible. Make sure it\u2019s quiet, dark, and cool. Use earplugs or a sleep mask to eliminate any distractions. If you are visiting friends or family and are away from your own bed, try to make your new sleeping environment as similar to the one you\u2019re accustomed to as possible. One example? Bring your favorite blanket or pillow with you!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The holidays are a busy time for everyone. Make sure you don\u2019t take on more than you can handle, prioritize sleep, and do what you can to get the restful zzz\u2019s you need to be present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you\u2019ve taken measures to prioritize and improve your sleep habits, but you still feel fatigued throughout the day, be sure to check to see if you have any<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sleepdunwoody.com\/what-is-sleep-apnea.html\" target=\"_blank\"> symptoms related to sleep apnea<\/a>. If you can never seem to get enough sleep, snore every night, and frequently wake up with a sore throat or headache, you should contact<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sleepdunwoody.com\/meet-dr-rodgers.html\" target=\"_blank\"> Dr. Jeff Rodgers<\/a> for a FREE sleep screening sooner rather than later. He can help you determine whether or not you have sleep apnea, and if needed, provide treatment in the form of a custom-made oral appliance. If you believe you may have sleep apnea before you get really busy this season,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sleepdunwoody.com\/request-an-appointment.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> contact Sleep Better Georgia <\/a>so you can stay well-rested and enjoy the festivities as much as possible.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Sticking to a regular sleep schedule can be very difficult during the holidays, thanks to the many potentially sleep-disrupting things which are often oh-so-present during the season \u2014 travel, temptations to stay up late catching up with family members, irregular diets, and more. Yet, tempting though it can be to allow any of these distractions to upend your healthy habits during the holiday months, it\u2019s just not worth it. Your wellbeing is too important! <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sleepdunwoody.com\/blog\/2019\/11\/25\/stay-well-rested-holiday-season\/\">(Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-970","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to Stay Well-Rested This Holiday Season - Sleep Better Georgia Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Holiday travel and festivities can wreak havoc on a person&#039;s sleep schedule, but these tips help good sleep become a reality no matter the plans!\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sleepdunwoody.com\/blog\/2019\/11\/25\/stay-well-rested-holiday-season\/\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:title\" content=\"How to Stay Well-Rested This Holiday Season - 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