If you’re longing to spend more time with the Sandman, your dream will come true by heeding this advice.
You Will Need
Doctor
Comfortable mattress
Room-darkening shades
Cool temperatures
Ear plugs
White noise machine
Dietary adjustments
To-do list (optional)
Sleep mask (optional)
Step 1: Make time for sleep(保證足夠的睡眠時間)
Make time for sleep no matter how hectic your daily schedule, and commit yourself to going to bed and getting up at the same times each day.
Adults require about 8 hours of sleep, but the amount varies among individuals.
Step 2: Rule out disorders(不要改變作息規(guī)律)
Rule out sleep disorders which may interfere with sleep, seeking your physician’s advice if necessary.
Step 3: Create a relaxing environment(創(chuàng)造一個懶洋洋的環(huán)境)
Create a relaxing and quiet sleep environment. Use a comfortable mattress and room-darkening shades, and establish a cool, comfortable temperature.
If stress is shortening your night, make a to-do list, mentally setting it aside until morning.
Step 4: Address lifestyle issues(改變生活方式)
Address your lifestyle. Shift workers and people with jet lag typically employ such techniques as keeping sunlight out of the bedroom, using ear plugs, and using a white noise machine.
If light shows into your bedroom, use a sleep mask.
Step 5: Avoid electronics(睡覺時不要開著通訊設(shè)備)
Avoid electronics at bedtime. Turn off your cell phone, and keep TVs and computers out of the bedroom to avoid distractions.
Step 6: Adjust your diet(注意飲食)
Adjust your diet, avoiding caffeine and alcohol close to bedtime and allowing 2 to 3 hours between eating and bedtime.
Step 7: Make the most of bedtime(抓緊時間睡覺)
Make the most of bedtime using these tips, especially if you’re a new parent or your situation otherwise temporarily creates short nights. The Sandman will wait.
1.hectic adj. 興奮的,持續(xù)發(fā)熱的,發(fā)紅的
如:The journalist lead a hectic life.
新聞記者過著緊張興奮的生活。
2.Rule out 消除,排除,劃線隔開
如:Rule out neatly any words which you do not wish the examiner to read.
整潔地劃上直線刪除你不希望主考人批閱的任何話。
Rule out that entry in the ledger, the transaction was cancelled.
那項交易已取消了,請從分類帳上劃去那筆帳目。
3.set aside vi. 撇開(不顧,取消,放棄,保留)
如:She sets aside a bit of money every month.
她每月都存一點兒錢。
She set aside her book and lit a cigarette.
她把書放在一旁,點了一支香煙。
4.temporarily adv. 暫時地,臨時地
如:With several of their planes temporarily out of commission, the airline is losing money.
航空公司因有幾架飛機暫時不能使用而正在賠錢。
She's on attachment to (ie temporarily working in) the Ministry of Defence.
她暫時隸屬於國防部。