Sleep is one of the essential things in a person’s life to remain fresh and to fill oneself with new and positive energies. For some people getting good sleep is like a having a full king size piece of cake but for some, it may be like a pain in the neck. Trying to count on sheep and a good book read are alternatives that people opt for when they are not getting a “zzzzzz” feel. Some people are so sick of getting a good sleep that they indulge in taking sleeping pills. For all such people who lack a good sleep, here are few things that you can do to have a good night’s sleep.
Yes, we do understand your needs of having your phone all time. But your phone is not going to sing a lullaby for you to have a good night’s sleep, right? So why to take your phones to bed? Keep away your Tring! Tring! Buzzer when you are going to bed.
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Watching Netflix in the last few hours of the day may seem interesting and exciting. Your laptop and tablets may be one of your most favourite companions on your bed but remember they are not good companions for your sleep. So if you really want to get quality sleep, you have to cut down on all the technology sources that you might be having on your bed.
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Sleeping in an atmosphere with lots of glowing lights will not help you in any way. Try to sleep in a blackout atmosphere to improve your sleep. Even if there is a call for switching on the lights in the mid of the night, try to keep it to a minimum. Use night bulbs or dim lights for such needs.
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Many people have a myth that drinking alcohol gets you a sound sleep, but the truth is that a person takes about sixty minutes for metabolizing one drink. So if you want to get a good night’s sleep then make sure you are not consuming any alcoholic beverages after nine.
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If smoking is your habit, then make sure that you are not smoking before you go to bed or the nicotine content can prevent you from getting good sleep.
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In this fast moving life, we do understand how busy you are in your life. But make sure that your dinner time doesn’t suffer because of your busy schedule. Make it a habit of eating at least three hours before you drop down on your bed. Three hours is suggested because it is the minimum time take by an average person’s stomach takes for digestion of food. So when you are off to sleep, there is no digestion process going on thus letting you have a peaceful sleep.
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A hot and humid environment in your bedroom can keep you tossing on your bed at night. So if you want to have a good sleep, lower down the temperature of your AC and try to keep the environment cool.
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Cold feet can get you annoyed and may be a reason for losing your sleep every now and then. So you can go down to minimal clothes but don’t forget to accessorise your feet with socks. Keeping your feet warm cladded with socks can be a better way out to get a good and sound sleep.
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Try to be consistent over your schedule; this will help you to maintain the regulation of your body’s clock. Try to follow a timetable for your sleep and wake up time so that you wake up fresh and happy.
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Power napping is the current trend to get through your hectic schedule at the office. A small power nap at office can prove to be fruitful for being boosted up with energy after every nap. But the same power nap can trouble you and make you fall short of sleep if you take a series of short naps before your sleep time.
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Exercising on a daily routine is not just good for your health but also useful for getting a peaceful sleep. Studies reveal that a person who has a habit of working out about thirty minutes daily is supposed to have a quality sleep. Not only the quality but exercising can also help in increasing the quantity of your sleep.
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Yes, we have told you not to consume food after nine. But it doesn’t mean that you have to starve yourself if you have missed having food on time. Going to bed in a hungry state can again get you tossing from one side to another Due to lack of sleep. Even a glass of milk will help you but do not drop your heads on the bed if you are in a hungry hog state.
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Walking into a room that is not arranged well can be a sign of distress. So make sure that you clean your bedrooms well and have a cosy and comfy mattress, bed linens and pillows to have an awesome feeling when you hit your head on your favourite pillow. LKooks matter the most and sighting a cute little pillow and a well-arranged bed waiting for you can really make you sleepy as soon as you get on it.
Having someone to cuddle up with on bed can be another source of good sleep. Your pet dog or cat can be your best buddies but these pets can be active during nights, and their movements and sound can also make you lose your sleep. Studies reveal people who have a habit of sleeping with their pets suffer from sleeping disorders so reconsider sleeping with your pets.
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A hot shower before dropping down on your bed can also help you in improving the quality of your sleep. Having a bath before walking down to your bed and spraying some lavender or your favourite fragrance can get you a quality sleep with full relaxation.
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