During sleep we repair our physical and mental health. Good sleep helps us resolve some of our daily problems. It helps us with finding new ideas for creative projects. Good sleep also help us cope with stress and other illnesses. When we don’t sleep well, it can become a health problem.
What stops us from sleeping well?
There are many reasons preventing us from having a good night sleep. These reasons might be:
- Stress and Worries
- Changes in Diet or a Very Poor Diet
- Shift Work
- Poor Sleep Setting
- Sleep Disorders
The Good Sleep Guide
If you are really looking to have a good sleep, then we are here mentioning few of the things that you have to follow.
During the evening
- Daily exercise helps us fall asleep at night.
- Try to do some walking, swimming or other light exercise
- A hot milky drink is very effective to fall asleep. Drinking alcohol, coffee, tea or chocolate at night is not recommended.
- It might take time to get ready for sleep.
- Try having a warm bath or listening to some calm music.
- Avoid doing anything that is mentally stimulating within 1-2 hours of bedtime.
- Keep all sleep for bed time – don’t sleep in the armchair as it upset your sleeping patterns.
- Try to put the day to rest. Write down all your worries in a notebook and say goodbye to them before going to bed. You can deal with them more effectively in the morning.
- Make sure bed and bedroom are comfortable.
At bedtime
- Try to go to bed and to get up at the same time every day
- Keep your bedroom only for rest and sleeping.
- Leave reading, watching TV and computer activities for another room. Put the lights out.
- Allow yourself to relax. Enjoy falling asleep.
“Sleeplessness is a desert without vegetation or inhabitants.”