Sleep schedule off track? Here's how to fix it.

Look, we get it - the mindless Instagram scrolling, the Animal Crossing addictions, the last minute cram to finish an assignment…. Before you know it, you can hear the birds chirping out your window as you realise how royally stuffed up your sleep schedule has become, especially during self-isolation. However, all is not over for you! Here are 6 simple ways to get your sleep back on track and ensure your mind and body are in top condition to study.

1. Set actually achievable goals for when you want to sleep and wake up.

If you’ve grown accustomed to waking up in the afternoon, it’ll be very hard to suddenly consistently wake up at 6am. Day by day, set realistic goals according to your previous night’s sleep times for when to wake up.

2. Leave your phone on the other side of the room when you sleep.

By doing this, you’re minimising distractions of playing on your phone late at night. If you use an alarm on your phone, it’ll force you to get out of bed to turn it off in the morning too.

3. As soon as you feel yourself waking up naturally, open the blinds.

Exposure to light will help shake off sleep, so opening up the blinds will make it harder for you to be tempted to fall back asleep again.

4. Avoid napping…

This may be a hard one for some! With persistence and a full night of sleep though, napping can be reduced, leaving more time in the day time for you to be productive.

5. Try a sleep logging app.

Monitoring your sleep using a diary or an app can be a great way to hold yourself accountable.

6. Get moving!

One reason why many are finding it hard to sleep during quarantine era is due to the lack of physical activity to tire them out. By doing workouts, taking walks and generally staying somewhat active will help with restlessness and a peaceful rest.

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A healthy lifestyle isn’t just about the food you eat or the exercise you do, but also requires good sleep habits. Try these tricks out tonight and you’ll be feeling better in no time!