The new year is here, bringing us once again to the very important topic of self-improvement. If there’s anything I’ve learned about resolutions — from weight loss to relationships — it’s about making changes that you can maintain. While it is important to push yourself to do your absolute best, it is even more important to make changes that you can continue on a daily basis. Otherwise, you will burn out too quickly. With that in mind, another thing we should all consider adding onto our lists is “get more sleep.” I have been told by athletes, teachers, writers, and a comedian that more sleep will do wonders. First, you should do some research. The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) recommends the following: – **Newborns (0-3 months):** Sleep range narrowed to 14-17 hours each day – **Infants (4-11 months):** Sleep range widened two hours to 12-15 hours – **Toddlers (1-2 years):** Sleep range widened by one hour to 11-14 hours – **Preschoolers (3-5):** Sleep range widened by one hour to 10-13 hours – **School age children (6-13):** Sleep range widened by one hour to 9-11 hours – **Teenagers (14-17):** Sleep range widened by one hour to 8-10 hours – **Younger adults (18-25):** Sleep range is 7-9 hours – **Adults (26-64):** Sleep range is 7-9 hours – **Older adults (65+):** Sleep range is 7-8 hours The next thing you should do is consider your bed a place of rest and good health — as important as eating and working — instead of one you fall into at the tail end of your day. You can also invest in new sheets or purchase a new bed altogether. Personally, washing my sheets does the trick. *All You* recommends washing your sheets once a week! You can’t sleep your way to good health in dirty sheets. For further inspiration, take a look at these dreamy photographs posted by the popular Instagram (@alwayssssleep) and Tumblr (@sssleeping). This account is white sheet heaven.
i’m a witch, leave me alone. [#sssleep by @samuelelkins] A photo posted by sssleep. (@alwayssssleep) on Nov 19, 2015 at 4:28am PST
going on a vision quest in the desert brb. [#sssleep by @grantlegan] A photo posted by sssleep. (@alwayssssleep) on Dec 27, 2015 at 5:26am PST
christmas is over when i say it is. [#sssleep by @antromalexander] A photo posted by sssleep. (@alwayssssleep) on Dec 26, 2015 at 7:02am PST
are you there God? it’s me and i need a vacation. [#sssleep by @archdigest] A photo posted by sssleep. (@alwayssssleep) on Dec 24, 2015 at 4:15am PST
ate too much, feel like such a miranda rn. [#sssleep by @staciebrockman] A photo posted by sssleep. (@alwayssssleep) on Dec 23, 2015 at 4:07pm PST
just ate some really dope pasta. [#sssleep by @designlovefest] A photo posted by sssleep. (@alwayssssleep) on Dec 20, 2015 at 4:48pm PST
all i care about rn is food. [#sssleep by @willowwilder] A photo posted by sssleep. (@alwayssssleep) on Dec 16, 2015 at 4:42am PST
high on life (and xanax and benadryl) [#sssleep via @knighttcat] A photo posted by sssleep. (@alwayssssleep) on Dec 10, 2015 at 1:53pm PST
too bad the things i actually learned in school (long division and public naps) turn out to be not at all relevant my actual job. [#sssleep by @amamarbur] A photo posted by sssleep. (@alwayssssleep) on Dec 8, 2015 at 4:43am PST
in a good mood thanks lexapro. [ps how great is this bed frame by @floyddetroit? like lexapro for your bedroom.] A photo posted by sssleep. (@alwayssssleep) on Nov 23, 2015 at 4:18am PST
i’m a gemini, which explains a lot. [#sssleep by @scoutfinch] A photo posted by sssleep. (@alwayssssleep) on Oct 22, 2015 at 6:08pm PDT