THE NEURON

Key Steps for Better Sleep: Sunday Mirror

Sleep is so much essential for us. It’s a blessing for the human brain. But sometimes we struggle hard. It affects us in so many ways. Sometimes it has lethal negative effects on our brain and body. But if you follow some easy steps you can have a better sleep.

Age-wise we have different sleep requirements. Children and infants need it more in comparison to adults.

Let’s see how much sleep is enough for you.

Now the great query is how to get good sleep. And believe me, it is not so hard. You have to stick to some basic points.

Sleep Diary

A sleep schedule is a diary in which you will write details of your sleep. The time you went to bed. The time you got up. Total duration etc. That is a much-needed document. That helps you to know the activities of your biological clock. It will help your brain adjust. And you will feel sleepy at the exact time every day. A consistent schedule brings good outcomes. Parents can monitor this of children and infants by keeping a sleep diary.

Exercise

Physical exercise daily for better sleep. But exercise just before going to sleep is not beneficial. Exercise helps both directly and indirectly. It reduces stress as well.

Meditation

Several meditations are there for better sleep induction. It helps in relaxation. An easy mindful breathing meditation can help immensely. Just follow the breathing of air. Invite your attention to your breath. Notice how each breath moves in and out of your body quite effortlessly. You don’t need to change your breathing rhythm – just notice it. It will stabilize your wandering mind and will help you sleep.

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Sleep Environment

A dark quiet room with a comfortable bed is needed. A better environment gives better sleep.

Food

A Fatty and high-protein diet at night is bad for sleep. That’s why we should eat like a beggar at night. A high-fiber diet is better for you.

Beverages

Alcohol and caffeine have bad effects. Decrease the caffeine intake. Don’t take caffeine within 6 hours before going to bed. It increases sleep latency to disrupt the sleep cycle and causes multiple awakenings.

Music and Reading

Soothing music before bedtime helps a lot. It relaxes our body and mind. Bedtime rituals like listening to music, and listening to stories help better sleep in children. Similar rituals of story, music, and reading can help adults too.

Away from Gadgets

Addiction to gadgets decreases sleeping time. Along with it, the blue lights from smartphones decrease the sleep hormone.

Avoid Daytime Sleep

Daytime sleep changes our cycle to biphasic. It decreases night sleep. But small power naps usually help.

Better sleep makes a better day. So leave all stress and worries. Don’t think much about it. The more you worry the more distant it will go from you. Give it the utmost priority. Sleep will definitely take care of you.