The 'innocent' habits you really have to drop before going to bed
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- 08 Jul 2022
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Quality sleep makes all the difference and we all know that there are different ways to guarantee it, from betting on a healthy diet to reading more, however, it is possible that certain habits you have, before going to bed, are harming you. it.
Huffpost consulted with some experts and created a (very helpful) list of the ten seemingly innocent habits that are preventing you from getting a good night's sleep.
Procrastinate before bed
After a busy day, it's normal to try, at night, to know and see everything you've missed or to try to complete small lists of tasks that have been forgotten. For many, this can send their brain into an uproar, which leads to an overly restless sleep onset and worse sleep. It's important to start "unplugging" from all tasks and plans to relax and sleep.
Drinking alcohol before going to bed
For many people, the best end to the day involves a glass of wine or a cocktail in hand. Unfortunately, it is a habit that can be causing sleepless nights, says the media. Alcohol initially has a sedative effect, however, when it starts to be digested it makes you more agitated and can end up making you wake up several times during the night feeling anxious or wanting to go to the bathroom. Experts recommend that you stop drinking alcohol four hours before bed.
Interact with technology
Keeping your smartphone in your hand until you fall asleep is a very common habit nowadays. The big problem is that cell phones (and other technologies) have interactive screens, bright and with blue light, characteristics that keep you awake. Ideally, according to Huffpost, you should put your screens away an hour or two before bed. Please note that this also includes watching TV in bed.
'Doomscrolling'
It's called 'doomscrolling' to the act of constantly 'scrolling' on social networks looking for bad news. "Today's terrible news cycle is a good example of a habit that can make falling asleep much more difficult." This also applies to those who watch the news on television, for example, this is called 'doomwatching'.
Exercise at night
Overall, experts recommend not doing any type of high-intensity exercise for ninety minutes before going to bed. Many people choose to exercise at night as a way to get tired, however, according to Huffpost, this habit can have the opposite effect. If you really want to do some activity, choose one related to relaxation such as yoga or pilates. Read More…
