How to get better sleep
One of the most used pieces of advice is not to over-think it.
Situations that can make this difficult include:
- a big competition coming up
- the start of pre-season training
- a disappointing training season.
Any of these things can start a cycle of ‘bad’ sleep.
Importantly, it’s not uncommon to have a few bad night’s sleep when something important is on the horizon, but most people will then slip back into their normal sleep pattern. It is when it becomes a regular issue that you need to start looking at the hygiene and environment of your sleep.
Unfortunately, the longer you leave it the harder it is to nip it in the bud, so you need to be proactive to ensure that 1-2 weeks of bad night’s sleep don’t become a long-term thing.