It is common knowledge that getting a good night's sleep is vital for your health, productiveness, and all around well-being. However, not many people know how to achieve a good night's sleep. Here are a few cozy tips to help you get the rest you so need and deserve.
Make the time. It might sound silly or like common knowledge but that most significant mistake people make when it comes to sleep is not making the required amount of time. Sleep specialists and psychologist recommend seven to nine hours of shuteye a night. The goal is for you to wake up without an alarm, and scheduling the right amount of hours of sleep will help you meet this goal. Bedtime should be a specific time based on the hours you need to feel refreshed in the morning. Yes, life happens but do your best to make your bedtime consistent!
Tip for the hot nights:
— matthew james hayes (@matthewhayesx) June 27, 2018
Fill a “ hot water bottle “ with cold water and put it in the freezer so it goes freezing and sleep with it under your pillow. Thank me later pic.twitter.com/2TLk4rOAbx
Create a cold and dark environment when you sleep. The room temperature should not be freezing but it should be cool; experts say 65 degrees is ideal. There should be no light in your bedroom, including from your phone or computer. Light triggers your brain to stop producing melatonin, which is what the brain needs to sleep. This also means you should not look at your phone, laptop or tablet 45 minutes before you are going to bed. The light from these devices will stimulate the brain to stay awake.
Using aromatherapy is a great way to relax your mind and body. Spray a little bit of lavender essential oil on your pillow for better quality sleep. If you have an aversion to essential oils, you can consult with a specialist to find other aromatherapies that will work best for you.
If you still feel tired after a good night's sleep, you're probably dehydrated. Drink some water after you wake up.
— Survival Tips (@Funny_Truth) June 29, 2018
Naps are tremendous, and as adults, we appreciate them much more than when we did as kids. However, napping can be hurting your nightly sleep. If you do take a nap, drink a coffee or latte before your nap and only sleep for 30 minutes. The caffeine will help revive you so that you do not feel sluggish. A shorter nap will not only help you sleep better at night, but it will give you the pick-me-up you need to continue your day. The longer you nap in the day, the more groggy or sleepy you will feel, until bedtime when you will likely be wide-awake.
What do you do to help you get a good night's rest? Let us know in the comments!
