Have you ever stopped to think how much time do we spend in social networks? Or how much time of sleep do we lose because we get distracted with them? Well, start counting, you’ll figure out that it is quite A LOT. There are also a lot of bad habits we usually have that can be entirely changed to be more rested and more productive. Here, we are sharing some good tips to have more hours of sleep and feel better.
Blue light
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Back off from blue light. It will distract you and it will be more difficult to sleep and be a rested person, there are some apps that change this light and turns it orange. It is available in iPhones.
Nap time
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It is the same with little kids and adults. You need to be careful with naps! They can be pretty helpful if they are short. 20 minutes is the perfect nap time, it helps your body rest a little bit without stilling night sleep hours. Try it, you'll feel new!
Clock watching
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Watching the clock constantly increases anxiety. You can't stop doing it, I know. However, if you try it, I promise it will help you sleep better. Stop thinking of how many hours of sleep you have left, that won't make them last longer!
Pillows
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You need to have comfortable pillows and it is not only because of your posture. It has definitely some impact in your general well being. It is recommended to use the ones that copy you head shape. You should try them.
Neck position
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It is recommended to be in a neutral neck position. If you are able to sleep with no pillows that is even better. You should just try it ones, and then see what happens. I think it is definitely worth the try.
Allergies
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If you are allergic to your pillows or mattress you will never sleep correctly. You'll keep sneezing or even worst, you won't stop scratching your whole body. Don't hurt yourself and find out if your sleeping tools are the main issue.
Bed usage
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Use your bed only for what it was actually made for. Sex, or sleeping. Don't try to make it your working place because, believe me, that is not going to work at all. Try to find another place for that and leave your bed for the right things!
Sleeping routine
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Try to have a healthy and constant sleeping routine. I know this one is hard but try it also in the weekend. Trust me, it will help your body get used to the sleeping hours you want to sleep regularly.
Caffeine
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Coffee can cheat on you a little bit. It tastes great and it helps you being awake because of it caffeine. But people, let me assure you that it will not help you with your sleeping problems at all. I am a coffee fan and it was one of the most difficult habits to change, however, it is not the end of the world. Try replacing it with tea, but the infusion kind (it doesn't have any caffeine)
Exercise
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Exercising will definitely help you with your sleeping issues. You arrive home a lot more relaxed so the sleeping experience is a lot more satisfying. You go out, do some exercise and then come back to sleep after you take a hot bath. The best feeling in the world.
Snacks
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Other difficult task but well, here I go. Try to eat things that are easy to digest at night. If you often eat fried stuff or heavy things, this will bother your sleeping affecting your general humor too. Try it, it is worth it.
Alcohol
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This also disturbs your sleeping time. It may give you headaches and also it can make you wake up several times through the night. That is completely negativa as it ruins your cycle. You sometimes can't sleep again after waking up which makes it even worst.
Prevent bathroom interruptions
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Prevent waking up for bathroom needs! Try to not drink a lot of liquid things before bed time and you'll stop your body from waking up several times to go to the bathroom. It is perfect to drink a lot of water but avoid drinking it before going to bed.
Lights
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Turn down the lights! The different levels of light can have a positive or negative effect in your sleeping habits. This has to do with your brain associating it with different states of mind.
Noise
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Try to sleep in a quiet environment. If it is hot, and you have a fan turned on, try to put something so that the noise does not disturb your sleeping. Those things can be really bothering, clocks that make that tick tack noise have the same negative effect.
Tobacco
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It is a stimulant and it affects negatively in your sleeping habits. Try to avoid smoking at night or maybe smoking a little bit less at night, that will also help you.
Pets in bed
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Pets can bother a little bit. Even though you love them and it is really cute to sleep with them. They move quite a lot and make noises. This can wake you up which will not help you at all the next day.
Routine
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Try to have the most relaxing night routine! Take a hot bath and try to sleep early. Don't work or do things that can stress you out. It is not worthy and you will be more tired.
Sleeping pills
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Try to use sleeping pills with moderation. They are not good for your health unless you have a doctor's prescription. You must consult the doctor before taking them. Some of them are quiet strong.
See a doctor
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Go visit your doctor if you have chronic sleeping problems. Your doctor knows you more than anyone and will tell you the exact problems and how to go on and solve your problem.
