Have you experienced lying in bed, not being able to sleep? Do you ever experienced only sleeping 3-4 hours a night because you were thinking about a lot of stuff? Have you ever felt exhausted even after waking up in the morning?
Well, I have. Sleep is very important for anyone and it gives the body the needed time to recover and rest. If you are a gym buff, you’d also know that the body builds muscles when you are sleeping.
I have gathered a list of tips I have used in the past that has helped me a lot.
Keep a regular schedule. The biological clock is an internal system of your body that tells it when it should sleep and wake up. Sleeping and waking up at the same time everyday would help your body maintain the biological clock. It will make your body ‘know’ when to sleep.
Naps. Don’t take them if you want to get to easily sleep at night. I know some schools and offices allow napping during break times but a twenty to thirty minute nap would throw off your biological clock.
Caffeine. Avoid all beverages with caffeine. This includes cola and certain types of tea.
Exercise. An exercise routine 4-5 hours before bedtime will temporarily increase your body temperature and the subsequent drop may hasten sleep at bedtime. This will help us get better sleep. However, exercising just before bedtime may make falling asleep difficult.
Alcohol. Alcohol initially acts as a sedative and makes you sleepy but it can interrupt normal sleeping patterns.
Drink Milk. Milk, poultry and peanuts contain an amino acid called trytophan which helps the brain produce serotonin, a chemical which is thought to induce sleep.
Don’t Smoke. Nicotine stimulates your nervous system. It will create difficulty for anyone to go to sleep.