Sleep better
Sleep better and live better - Positive advantages of a better
sleeping habit are well known and its importance can not be
simply denied. Health is always linked to your sleeping habits,
how well you sleep and the number of sleeping hours in day.
Sleep is probably the most loved habit in human history;
everyone just loves to have a nap, at least for a few minutes in
a day. A tired body needs a good round of sleep, while a weary
mind needs a few minutes of rest as well. A good night's sleep
weans away tiredness, stress, tension and worries. As a
compliment, a good sleep will keep you cheerful and energetic
throughout the day. However, sleep pattern among people varies
to a considerable degree and many of them are denied the
advantages of a better sleep. Lack of sleep or insufficient
sleep in people is detrimental to their mind and physique.
Lack of better sleep or insufficient sleep may arise out of a
host of factors; improper personal habits and physiological
imbalances could cause loss of sleep and in some extreme cases
they may lead to chronic insomnia as well. If you feel that
you're not sleeping as you should be, then you will consider why
such things are happening to you. Try and find out reasons as to
why you're not getting better sleep, even during nighttime. Most
of the problems related to lack of sleep are habitual and
developed over a period of time. You're what you are! - Your
personality is reflected by the number hours you sleep and the
overall quality of sleep. Are you sleeping better? Here are some
tips for getting a better night sleep:
1. Substances like alcohol, cigarettes, caffeine, nicotine and
drugs are precursors to bad sleep; these substances are known to
make you restless during night. The resulting restlessness will
not allow you to sleep properly and when you're addicted to such
substances, you may loose a regular sleeping habit. Avoid such
harmful substances to get a better night sleep.
2. Create a proper ambience to induce your body to get a better
sleep. Keep your pets out of your bedroom. Minimize harsh light,
shut out high decibel sound and instead turn on your favorite
music at a very low volume. Keep your room tidy and neat. Check
that the bed you sleep is clean and the sheets very fresh.
3. Relax before going to bed; take a warm water shower and eat a
light snack with some juice. You can also try meditation
exercises or yoga. If you are reader, try and read something
that is light humor.
4. Never consume too much liquid before going to bed, as it will
make you visit your bathroom many times in the night. Sleeping
is a natural act, and never attempt inducing sleep by taking
sleeping pills or sleep inducers. Avoid sleeping during daytime
and limit it to shorter naps instead.
5. Always wake at the same time every morning and make it a
habit. Check your medications and how you take them. Seek tips
from your physician about those drugs which may cause loss of
sleep.
Better sleep is a combination of good habits and healthy
lifestyle; as you try to achieve a perfect balance, you'll see a
marked improvement in your sleep pattern.