9 hacks for a good night’s sleep

1. Limit light exposure

Sleeping in a brightly lit room slows down the release of melatonin, a hormone that helps one fall asleep. Try blocking out the light and avoid using gadgets before going to bed

2. Block out the noise

Excessive noise can cause you to wake up feeling fatigued. Close all the windows before going to sleep to sleep peacefully

3. Use sleep trackers

Sleep trackers help in providing information about the timing, duration, and quality of sleep. Thus, they can be used to check for sleep issues

4. Eat right

Eating late into the night can cause acid reflux, which may lead to sleep disruptions. So, it is ideal to eat at least two hours before going to bed

5. Exercise regularly

Lack of physical activity tends to increase sleep latency (time required to transition from being fully awake to asleep). Regular physical activity can help you sleep faster and improve sleep quality

6. Limit daytime naps

Taking short naps of 15 to 30 minutes during the day is recommended. If you sleep for more than 30 minutes, it can disrupt your sleep at night

7. Keep the room cool

Your body temperature starts to drop before going to sleep; hence, keeping the room on the cooler side aids in improving sleep quality

8. Pick the right sleep position

Sleeping wrong can cause problems like acid reflux and pain in the back. Sleep on either side by bringing your knees to the body to relieve pressure on the spine and promote sleep

9. Practice yoga or meditation

Following relaxation techniques like yoga and meditation before bedtime can help reduce stress 

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