Want Better Quality Sleep? Avoid These 5 Mistakes
Not getting the sleep you need? You may be committing one of these 5 mistakes. Read on to enjoy better quality sleep every night.
The majority of us experience poor sleep from time to time. Usually it’s only a couple of nights, but some unfortunate people sleep poorly most of the time. So how can we all have better quality sleep? Here’s 5 things NOT to do!
Avoid sleeping late on the weekend —
It’s so tempting isn’t it? After all we don’t have to leap out of bed and catch a train. But please resist the temptation to sleep in on weekends. You will severely disrupt your sleep pattern by disturbing your circadian rhythm.
To ensure a healthy circadian rhythm, go to bed and get up at the same time every day. It’s one of the most important habits to acquire for a better night’s sleep.
Make sure you have something interesting planned for the weekend so you’ll want to get up early.
Having a drink or two before bed won’t help you sleep —
After all alcohol is relaxing and should help you fall asleep, shouldn’t it? Yes, alcohol does help you relax. However a few hours later it starts to metabolize in the body and can make you feel wide awake. Limit yourself to one drink with dinner if you can
Don’t work on the computer just before bed —
Sometimes we get so busy that the only time we have to finish off those last minute jobs is just before bed. But working on the computer or even surfing the net causes the brainwaves to speed up when we’re trying to unwind. Staring at the bright computer screen can affect your sleep rhythm for the night. Save computer tasks for the next morning, you’ll be more alert and will probably get thing done a lot quicker.
Stop your worrying when you go to bed —
Now if you’re one of these worriers, I understand that it’s a very hard habit to break. This was my downfall when I was suffering from insomnia. We get busy during the day and don’t have time to reflect on things. Then as soon as our head hits the pillow, Boom! All the worrying thoughts in the world come crowding into our brain. Id you’re a dedicated worrier like me, you’ll find something to worry about even when things are going well!
One of the best ways to break the worry habit is to carve out some “worry time” during the evening. During this time, consciously worry about everything that needs your attention. You can even have a special journal to write your worries down. When you have finished, tell yourself you will continue worrying about these things tomorrow, but tonight is for rest. You’ll be amazed how well this works.
Wait until you’re feeling sleepy before turning off the light —
It’s worth spending some time winding down before trying to sleep. Breathing exercises are good for this or you can read for a while if this relaxes you. Reading in bed can make some people pleasantly drowsy but it can keep others awake. Try it to see how it works for you.
I hope that learning these 5 mistakes will help you form some good habits and get the better quality sleep that you’re looking for.
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