How to sleep better?
Not having your good night’s sleep is quite bothersome. Sleeping better usually brings a better day the following day. Imagine how frustrating it is when you wanted to sleep, yet you can’t? Been there!
Learn from the seven steps to sleep better, provided by the Reader’s Digest Asia.
One of the best ways to have a better sleep is to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Avoid going to bed feeling stressed and worried. If you’re worried about falling asleep, it will be more difficult to fall asleep. Try not to eat too close to bedtime and avoid alcohol and caffeinated drinks, as advised by the BBC Online.
Bettersleep.org also has handful of tips:
- Maintain a regular bed and wake time schedule, including weekends.
- Establish a regular, relaxing bedtime routine such as soaking in a hot bath or hot tub and then reading a book or listening to soothing music.
- Create a sleep-conducive environment that is dark, quiet, comfortable and cool.
Sleep on a comfortable mattress and pillows. - Use your bedroom only for sleep and sex. It is best to take work materials, computers and televisions out of the sleeping environment.
- Finish eating at least two to three hours before your regular bedtime.
- Exercise regularly. It is best to complete your workout at least a few hours before bedtime.
- Avoid nicotine (e.g., cigarettes, tobacco products). Used close to bedtime, it can lead to poor sleep.
- Avoid caffeine (e.g., coffee, tea, soft drinks, chocolate) close to bedtime. It can keep you awake.
- Avoid alcohol close to bedtime. It can lead to disrupted sleep later in the night.
