Step 1: Go On Sleep SurveillanceNow's the time to identify your biggest lifestyle choices that could be affecting how you sleep. Are you a smoker? If so, then this is just another reason why it's time to quit. Several studies have linked cigarette smoking with instances of disturbed sleep. This includes the effects of nicotine and nicotine withdrawal on sleep, the link between smoking and snoring and a tendency for non-smokers to be more alert and energized in the morning.
Giving up tobacco is the single most important thing you can do for your overall health. We're not asking you to go cold turkey - we're not even asking you to do it alone. The success rate of quitting jumps from 2-5% to 30-65% with professional help. Follow Dr. Oz's Kick the Habit Challenge for a flexible timeline that eases you out of nicotine addiction.
Smoking isn't the only lifestyle factor that can drastically affect how you're sleeping; alcohol consumption, anxiety, stress, being overweight or obese, lack of physical activity, certain medications and caffeine intake can all prohibit a sound sleep.
Examine your daily routine. Do you have coffee everyday at 4pm to beat the afternoon slump? Do you have more than 1 alcoholic beverage a day? Do you eat dinner after 8pm? Do you workout? Do you generally go to bed/wake up at the same time each day? Take note of these behaviors. Identifying them now will help you along your search for sleep.
****my factors
anxiety
stress
overweight
caffeine
I do often eat a late dinner
I do go to bed at approximately the same time daily
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