Imagine lying on a cozy bed, covered up with your comfy blanket, cuddling your soft pillow and being able to sleep soundly as soon as your head touches your pillow...haaa...even the thought itself can make me yawn..getting a good night sleep is essential for us in order to function well. An uninterrupted sleep of approximately 7 to 8 hours per night is what all of us require. Why do we need to sleep?? Is sleep that important?? Well, it is important.. Most of us find sleeping as the best time to relax ourselves from a hectic day. In fact, some of us also find sleeping as one of the way to forget all our problems for some time. whatever the reason is, sleep is beneficial to our body and mind.
however, we are taking our sleep for granted..To deal with our everyday task, we tend to deprive ourselves from getting enough sleep. however, we do not realize that lack of sleep could actually affect our health, our ability to perform at work and the ability to concentrate in our daily tasks.
therefore, i would like to share some good tips on how to get a good sleep!!
#1 Keep A Regular Schedule For Sleeping
setting a sleep schedule makes your body to get adapted with a routine sleep and wake cycle. so try sleeping and waking up at the same time each day. this way you can even wake up without the need to set up an alarm since your body is used to the routine. besides that, you should also maintain this routine even on weekends.
#2 Make Your Bed Sleep Friendly
a comfortable environment is important to trigger a quality sleep. make sure your bed is comfortable enough because i'm sure you don't wanna end up waking up in the morning with a back pain or an aching neck. besides that, make sure your bedroom is noise-free. A silent environment is what you need to get a good sleep. however, sometimes a too silent environment would be creepy enough. therefore, have some soothing music in your room to mask off the too silent environment. other than that, a cool environment can also make you sleep better. keep your temperature slightly cold, because a too hot environment or too cold environment can interfere with your sleep.
#3 Exercise Regularly
a regular exercise routine can help you fall asleep easily and sleep more soundly. simple exercises are sufficient for your body to expand its energy. however avoid exercising late in the day because it can raise your body temperature and stimulate your body, this can make you stay awake at night. engaging in relaxing exercises such as yoga helps to promote sleep.
#4 Be Aware Of What You Eat
avoid eating large meals a few hours before your bedtime. this is because the digestion process can keep u awake. besides that, avoid taking caffeinated drinks after lunch because caffeine can keep you awake for at least 10 to 12 hours after consuming it. other than that, also avoid taking alcohol before bed. even though a nightcap before sleep, can make you fall asleep faster but it can make you wake up in the middle of the night.
#5 Resolve Stressors
Stress is one of the main factor that causes most of us unable to sleep at night. learn to manage your thoughts and stop worrying. try to divert your mind from thinking about your problems or things that causes you to worry. instead, try on some relaxation techniques to calm yourself down such as deep breathing or visualizing a calm and restful place.
Basically, these are some of the tips that i got to know..hope its helpful enough for most of us..see yah in my next post soon. bye!!! :D sleep tight... :P
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