Saima Ikram
For most of the people, feeling wide awake at the time of going to bed is a common issue. There are so many people who struggle with trying to sleep when it is time. It makes them beg their mind to go to sleep to remain sane during the day. But there are multiple factors that are involved in the quest to fall asleep and to stay in the state of rest throughout the night time.
There are ways that can help you combat this kind of feeling and get more ready to accept a good night’s sleep.
Stay tech-free in the last hour:
Technology has shielded human lives more than anything. Your phone, laptop, tablet, and all the other gadgets are a constant form of activity that does not allow your mind to rest. You are connected to them all day and night. But for getting a good amount of rest, you have to stay away from these gadgets at least an hour before you go to bed. The best way is to place the charger in the other room, plug the gadget in, and walk away. Then go to bed without thinking about the social media or your email.
Get a good book to read:
Reading has always been considered a therapy for getting a good night sleep. When you put your phones earlier than usual then engage yourself in reading a good book that you have chosen for yourself. When you read words from a paper, you feel a certain kind of peacefulness and the relaxing nature of the book will help you catch sleep quicker than usual.
Engage in a calm hobby:
In today’s world, people are forgetting the meaning of the word hobby. It is because a good amount of time that can be spent on pursuing hobbies is now being spent on social media, phones, and tablets. Hanging out with friends and finding new ways to make a hobby more creative is becoming obsolete.
Eat a healthy diet:
Your diet plays an important role when it comes to sleep. Eating the right food at night can save you from all the hunger pangs that can keep you awake at night. Good amount of the healthy diet can help your body to rebuild itself while you sleep. Never go to the bed hungry and make sure to feed it the right thing. Just eat almost two hours before going to bed as then it will not disturb you during the sleep.
Practice meditation:
Meditation has been proved to reduce stress, reduce anxiety, improve your immune health, and refines your focus. If you practice meditation, you will become more self-aware, relaxed, and will stay happier than most of the people around you. Therefore, spend five minutes sitting still in the morning before you start your day and do the dame at night. It will help you a lot for getting a good night sleep.
Stay consistent:
When you adopt regular routine, you become consistent in your sleep patterns as well. Having a standard routine will help trick your brain in knowing that bedtime is coming by initiating certain activities.
