Sleep is nature’s way of restoring the body and mind, so you can function properly every day of your life. Whether you suffer from sleeping disorders, occasional sleep problems, or insomnia, any disruption to your sleeping habits can be detrimental to your health and overall wellness. Determine when you’ve had a proper night’s rest by referencing the list below. 

3 Ways to Tell You've Had a Good Night's Sleep

1. You Wake Naturally

Everyone sets an alarm to ensure they’re awake for work, school, or a special day with their family. But regardless of how you’re used to waking up, you should rise naturally before your alarm rings or buzzes. If you’ve had enough sleep, you will wake without an alarm. 

2. You Feel Rested

When you wake from sleep you should feel well-rested—not tired, groggy, or physically fatigued. A well-rested feeling is the body’s way of communicating that it experienced an adequate amount of sleep. Waking with a feeling of fatigue or disorientation means your needs have not been met, and you may have a sleeping disorder.

3. You Make It Through the Day

Many people experience a “down time” in the afternoon: a period when they feel tired and could use a nap. This isn’t just the product of a heavy lunch, it’s the consequences of an insufficient night’s rest or sleeping disorder. If you’re sleeping well and for the right length of time, you should make it through an entire day without needing a nap or more caffeine. If that sounds unfamiliar, you may need help with your sleep habits. 

Glacier Headache & Sleep Medicine in Kalispell, MT, diagnoses and treats a variety of sleeping disorders and problems, from persistent headaches to Restless Legs Syndrome. In fact, this trusted team has completed more than 10,000 sleep studies on patients since 1995. Visit their website to learn all about sleep disorders, and call (406) 752-1729 for more information.