Author: Trisha Houghton, CNS, ASIST
Stress is pretty much a part of all our lives! Much as we wish it were otherwise, our responsibilities at home and at work can place a load of stress on our shoulders that just gets heavier with every passing day.
Worse, that stress can start to affect the rest of our lives. Stress suppresses our immune systems and makes us more vulnerable to disease. Stress impairs our mood and makes us more prone to anxiety and depression. Stress can even affect our sleep quality, making it harder to not only fall asleep at night, but also get a proper night of rest. That’s when things really start to go wrong, because your body will begin to shut down without enough sleep!
But did you know that a relaxing bedtime routine can help to remove stress from your night? Try this simple five-step sleeping routine to relax, wash away the stress, and get ready for a good night of rest:



(
(



.jpg)




.png)
(
(