What to Avoid to Get Enough Sleep

• Posted by Evert Chris Dimalanta April 17, 2014 - Filed in Arts & Culture - #sleep  #insomnia  #enough sleep  - 2,430 views

  

  We all need enough sleep to enable our body to function normally. Unfortunately, there are many people who cannot have enough sleep for one reason or another.

   To get enough sleep, there are foods, drinks or things that we must avoid. So, if you happen to be sleep-deprived, why not try to change your lifestyle and avoid the following:

  1. Caffeine.

  Unless you really want to stay awake due to work or other pressing concerns, you have to avoid drinks containing caffeine.  In fact, it is not a good idea to have coffee even a few hours before you go to sleep.

  2. Irregular sleeping habits.

  In order to achieve this, you have to fix certain time going to bed everyday. Practicing regular sleeping hours will make your body automatically tuned to the normal feeling of sleepiness.

  3. Noises and Distractions.

  To fall asleep easily, you have to get away from any kind of distractions and noises such as the sound of your TV, radio, telephone,  or the sounds made by your pets. These distractions and noises will certainly make it difficult for you to fall asleep.

  4. Worried state of mind.

  Overthinking will make it difficult for you to sleep. Worse, overthinking leads to stress.  Settle your work and personal problems. Do not think about it before going to bed. There is still tomorrow which means another chance to fix things.  There is no way for you to have a good night sleep if you keep on thinking or worrying about certain things.

  5. Brightness.

  Our body has been automatically designed to accept the fact that sleeping is a “night affair” so it has to be dark or dim for you to be able to sleep. To do this, turn off the light.

  6. Sleeping with an empty stomach.

  Feeling  hungry makes it difficult to fall asleep.  However, it is also not advisable to eat right before you go to sleep. If you are hungry and have difficulty sleeping, try have a glass of warm milk.