HOW TO STOP PROCRASTINATING AT BEDTIME
AND GET A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP
Though there are very real medical conditions, such as insomnia and sleep apnea, that deprive people of sleep, the reason most of us probably don’t get enough sleep is simply because we put off our bedtime. Instead of getting into bed, we opt to check off another item on our to-do list or watch another episode of our favorite show. This is sometimes called “bedtime procrastination.” We all know a good night’s sleep is an important part of a healthy lifestyle, so how can we stop putting it off? A good place to start is by keeping track of your day. The human mind isn’t meant to internalize checklists and task reminders, so use your phone or journal as a scheduling assistant. However you decide to keep track, make sure to give yourself a set amount of time to accomplish your tasks, like letting yourself watch TV for just one hour or blocking out three hours to help your kids with their homework. It might even help to set alarms on your watch or on your phone to let you know when your time is up on any of your activities.
comes, it might be a good idea to move your devices to another room so they’re out of sight and out of mind. Finally, don’t get discouraged if you don’t start getting better sleep right away. Setting up good bedtime routines takes time. But if you stick with it — and maybe have someone else in your house hold you accountable to your commitments — you’ll start to get better sleep and have more energy to take on the day in no time.
Another big part is creating an environment that is conducive to a good night’s sleep, and that starts with turning your electronic devices off well before you get under the covers. Smartphone screens, computer screens, and even some energy-efficient lightbulbs emit blue light, which reduces the production of melatonin, the hormone that tells your body it’s time to go to bed. Instead of looking at your phone, try reading a book before going to sleep. If your screens prove to be too big of a draw for you when bedtime
THE SISCO FAMILY’S FAVORITE PINEAPPLE CHICKEN SANDWICHES
TAKE A BREAK!
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
• 1 bundle green onions, finely chopped • 1 bundle fresh dill, finely chopped • 24 oz avocado mayonnaise (or mayonnaise of choice) • 1 rotisserie chicken • 2 tbsp butter • Salt and pepper, to taste • 1 cup of mild cheddar cheese (plus extra for topping), shredded • 6 English muffins • 12 pineapple slices
1. In a medium sized bowl, combine the chopped dill and green onions with the mayonnaise. Set aside. 2. Shred the rotisserie chicken meat and set aside. 3. Heat a 12-inch pan on medium-low heat and melt butter. Then add shredded rotisserie chicken and salt and pepper. Stir until chicken is hot. 4. Add shredded cheese to chicken mixture and stir. Turn the stove off and cover the pan to keep warm. 5. Cut English muffins in half and toast them on a baking sheet in the oven for 3–5 minutes at 350 F. 6. Once muffins are toasted, place shredded chicken on each slice. Add a slice of pineapple and a tablespoon of the mayo dressing on top of the shredded chicken. Finish it off with some extra shredded mild cheddar. 7. Bake the sandwiches at 375 F until the cheese is melted. Enjoy immediately!
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