A good night's sleep - don't underestimate its influence on your mood. Sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea and long term insomnia can increase your risk of depression. However, for some, getting a good night's sleep can be harder than it sounds.
Sleep is like the body's reset button, without it, our mental and physical health can be compromised. Sometimes the difference between getting and not getting a good night's sleep depend on a few things you do while you're awake.
To get back in the sleep groove, you might need to develop a sleep ritual or improve your sleep hygiene and avoid things that can contribute to your sleep problems, like drinking coffee or alcohol too close to bedtime or watching television in bed or taking naps during the day. If you think you're not getting quality sleep, you should definitely nip this problem in the bud to make sure you catch the z's you need to help, not only keep your body healthy, but your mind, too.