Did you know if you don’t get your required amount of sleep it affects your health the most? The better sleep you receive the mind remains more concentrated, the day more productive, the stress remains at bay as the mind is at ease. The benefits of sleep are something we tend to overlook, however, it’s capable of doing wonders for our body. The following are some practices we could start implementing before calling it a day.
Sticking to a sleeping schedule: maintaining a routine always helps. Have a fixed time to go to bed and wake up at a fixed time. Train your brain to follow the routine. Maintain that timeframe and ensure you get seven hours of sleep in between. Regardless of the varied responsibilities you need to perform, make sure you are done way before your bedtime.
Get comfortable accessories: Trust me! A comfy mattress, a fluffy pillow, and a cozy blanket is a must for a sound sleep. You would definitely want to sleep in total comfort. For that, replace your present mattress, pillows, and blankets with more comfortable hush blankets.
Avoid consumption: Avoid eating or drinking before hitting the bed as they will induce the digestive process, thus, forcing you to leave your bed multiple times during the night to pay an unwanted visit to the washroom. Eat your last meal at least a couple of hours earlier before hitting the bed with minimal liquid intake. Basically, it is suggested that you get done with your dinner by 7.30 to 8 pm and hit the bed by 10 to 10.30 to wake up by 6.
Comfortable environment: Choose a bedroom which has a quiescent and amicable environment for a sound sleep. In addition, maintain a comfortable room temperature and avoid bright lights and kindly keep away that distracting mobile phone.
Take part in calming activities: Not sleepy? turn to a relaxing bedtime ritual such as soothing music, yoga or watching videos to help you wind down and fall asleep. Writing things down like a To-do list on a piece of paper is also another useful technique that induces sleep, try it out tonight and let us know.