Tips for Getting a Better Night’s Sleep

We all have trouble sleeping once in a while. Even the soundest sleepers can toss and turn when stressed out. However, if insomnia drags on it will interfere with your daytime activities and it maybe a sign that you have a sleeping disorder. Long-term lack of sleep can be a detriment to your health, your wellbeing and your ability to function. Check out the Lift Caregiving Sleep Infographic below for tips on helping you get a better night’s sleep. It is important to consult your doctor if you are experiencing on going insomnia.

Katie Gilstrap: Katie Gilstrap is clinical faculty member at Virginia Commonwealth University, teaching at the undergraduate, graduate and executive levels. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, she has founded The Barre Boutique in Richmond, Virginia, writes for various health and medical organizations and designs, leads and secures grant funding for study abroad programs focused on international business in Greece, Spain, Prague and Scotland. Outside of her time at VCU, she leads workshops in the Middle East for the Henry Ford Leadership Academy and serves as a faculty mentor for the European Innovation Academy. No matter where she is around the world, she is dedicated to living her healthiest life!