As exam season approaches and time seems more and more like a valuable commodity, many students (including me) and adult’s fail to get a solid, good night’s sleep. Sleep is an incredibly valuable thing, and even though many of us want it, very little of us actually get enough. Here are some great tips, to help get a better sleep.
1. Try to aim for consistency
In order to get a good night’s sleep, it is better to try to go to bed at the same time roughly every night, this helps you sleep better and more consistently. By going to sleep at roughly the same time each night you ensure stability in your body’s internal clock.
2. Observe the lighting
Blue light, the type which is emitted by LCD displays or OLED displays on phones, can affect your ability to produce melatonin and thus sleep effectively. Therefore if your phone such as an iPhone has a “night shift” options, you can turn that on to improve this exposure to light.
3. Take time to clear your mind
Meditation and Yoga can be great ways to clear your mind of the crazy stress in your life. By simply doing a small amount of meditation, you can help mitigate the stress and chaos which inhibits your ability to get a good night sleep.
*You can try using essential aroma’s or oils such as Lavender oil, to help calm down and fall asleep faster. Aromas can also help someone calm-down, making it easier to fall asleep*
4. Keep your room a comfortable environment
Make sure that before you go to sleep, you are well hydrated and are mentally ready for bed. On top of this, ensure that your bedroom is at an adequate temperature and that it is free of any possible mental distractions such as a computer fan, a ticking clock, or a vibrating cell phone. This will ensure that your brain will stop focusing on external distractions, and rather focus on just sleeping!
Information Source:
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/sleep/getting-better-sleep.htm
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