Do you listen to your body? Most of us don’t unless we experience a LOT of PAIN. If you’re body is telling you that it is sleep, then go to bed except if the following apply:

• It is 5-6 hours before your usual bedtime (assuming you have a typical bedtime).
• It is not convenient socially or occupationally.
• You are confusing when you’re tired from when you’re sleepy.

How do you know the difference from being tired and being sleepy? This will be the focus of our next blog.

Sleep Tip #117: When you’re sleepy at night, go to bed.