We all need high quality sleep. Most people make the mistake of thinking that just because they’ve had 8 hours, they’ve had a good sleep. This is not true! If the 8 hours of sleep you have gotten is not high quality, you’re still going to feel like you’ve only had a few. The aim should be to get as much sleep as your body needs (all down to the individual), but ensure that it’s quality sleep at the same time. It’s not actually as difficult as you might think if you do the following things:
Don’t Consume Caffeine Too Late In The Day
Having a little caffeine early in the morning is fine, but consume caffeine too late in the day and you’ll pay the price when it comes to sleep. You might end up struggling to fall asleep, or you might end up waking up all throughout the night. Make sure you have a cut off point for your caffeine intake – around 3 or 4 in the afternoon should be the latest you drink a coffee, for example. Don’t forget that caffeine is present in many foods too, like chocolate!
Exercise During The Day
By exercising during the day, you’re giving yourself more chance of falling asleep soundly and staying asleep at night. You can exercise in the evening, but some people report feeling more awake come bedtime when they exercise then. If you exercise in the morning or early afternoon, you should experience other benefits too, such as more energy and less stress!
imageUse The Right Essential Oils
Essential oils can be a great tool for lifting the spirits, but they can also be a wonderful tool for helping you to drift off naturally and stay asleep. The easiest way to do this is by putting your favorite oils or blends into a diffuser and taking them in that way. You can visit this website to get an idea of the sort of diffusers and products available. If you’d prefer, you can also buy personal aromatherapy devices where you breathe the vapor in through your mouth and then out through your nose.
Get Into A Routine With Your Sleeping Pattern
It’s no wonder you don’t get a quality sleep if you’re not in a good routine with your sleeping pattern. Ideally, you should go to bed at the same time in the morning and get up at the same time in the morning every day, even on weekends. This gives your body a chance to sync up properly.
Make Your Bedroom The Least Stressful Room In The House
Make sure your bedroom is as stress-free as possible. Ensure it’s the right temperature, that it’s free from technology, and that it’s free from clutter so you can associate the room with sleep.
Make Sure Your Bed Is Just Right
Is your bed comfortable enough for you? Does it have just the right amount of support? No two people are the same, so no two beds will be either.
Take An Hour To Wind Down
Make sure you take a good hour before bed to wind down. Don’t watch TV or scroll on your phone during this time. Simply relax, maybe read a little, and let your body get ready for sleep.
