Going to sleep early and having good quality sleep is a skill that we have to develop. We have to train our brain and body to know when is time to relax and go into bedtime mode. Sleep is essential for our energy levels and more serious for our mental health.
Have you noticed when you don’t get a good sleep how bad you feel the next morning? You don’t have enough energy, keep making mistakes and forget things very easy.
Here are a few suggestions that can improve the quality of your sleep, make you have more energy and be more productive.
- No electronic devices 1 hour before sleep. You can start by 15’ and gradually get to 1 hour without screens. You can replace devices with a book or some music to relax you. I know it’s a bit hard but you will see that your quality of sleep is improving.
- Take a warm shower. Warm showers tend to relax our body and low the body temperature.
- Don’t make any negative thoughts. Clear your mind from negative thoughts or worries. Tomorrow is a new day with a better you.
- Don’t drink coffee after 18.00. Avoid any drink that contains caffeine e.g. tea, coffee, energy drinks. Caffeine stays in your system and affects the quality of your sleep.
- Check your bedroom temperature. The ideal room temperature is between 16°C -20°C (61°F – 68°F)
- Don’t consume large meals before bed time. It will make you feel sick and might take you longer to fall asleep.
- Don’t drink any liquid. Drinking before going to bed can interrupt your sleep.
- Keep a schedule. Go to bed the same time every night will make your body get into a routine.
Those were my 8 tips which some of them I am still working on. Let me know if you think that any of them have helped you or any that you would like to add.
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