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As much as people like to joke, brag, or complain about not getting enough sleep, the truth is getting a good amount of high-quality sleep regularly—otherwise known as being sleep fit—is crucial. Getting enough rest is important for your health and happiness and can help you be more productive during the day. If you have your suspicions that you're “out of shape” when it comes to sleeping, here are the signs to look for along with some tips and tools to help improve your sleep fitness. You Can’t Fall Asleep Is there anything worse than lying down for a good night’s rest only to find yourself wide awake for an hour? It’s relatively common and frustrates many people across the country. There are a few reasons that you might find yourself wide-awake at night, all of which negatively impacts your sleep fitness. One of the most common is you are disrupting your circadian rhythm by watching TV or scrolling through social media before bed. The blue light from these screens can signal...

For many of us, becoming a morning person seems like a far-fetched dream. Sure, it would be nice to jump out of bed at 5 a.m. feeling refreshed and ready to start the day, but is it really possible? Well, it doesn't happen overnight, but if you're committed and make becoming a morning person a priority, with these tips, you can make it happen. It Starts in the Morning It's no secret that the key to waking up earlier is to go to bed earlier, but if you're a chronic night owl, even if you go to bed early one night, you might lay awake for an hour or so before actually fall asleep. If this happens, get up early the next morning regardless. By starting the day earlier your body will adapt and crave sleep sooner the next night. If you need a little bit of motivation to get up early, write down a list of the reasons that you want to wake up earlier. Maybe you want to squeeze in your workout in the morning so you have more time in the evening, or perhaps y...