What You Shouldn't Do Before Bed: 5 Common Mistakes That Prevent You From Getting Enough Sleep

04.10.2024 09:57

Getting enough sleep is very important for your health.

Constant lack of sleep can lead to the development of dangerous diseases.

In addition, a person who rarely gets enough sleep is unlikely to be active, cheerful, or productive.

So, what keeps some people from sleeping peacefully? It turns out that many people make some very serious mistakes before going to bed.

Do not do all this late in the evening, otherwise you will be sluggish the whole next day.

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Use a smartphone

The mobile phone is a device that prevents a huge number of people from getting enough sleep.

Using social networks, chatting on messengers and watching funny videos right before going to bed is a bad idea.

The enormous visual and psychological load deprives a person of calm and relaxation. In such a state, it becomes very difficult to fall asleep and sleep normally.

Therefore, put your smartphone away at least 1 hour before your night's rest.

Quarrel with loved ones

A quarrel will certainly lead to emotional arousal. A peaceful sleep will become impossible.

It's better to postpone "clarifying the relationship" until tomorrow. And in general, try to conflict with loved ones less often: there is nothing good in such behavior.

Do exercises

Of course, moderate physical activity is good. But only if you do it on time.

A rapid heartbeat that starts late in the evening is unlikely to contribute to a restful sleep.

It is better to do push-ups and squats in the morning: this will invigorate you and train your muscles.

Smoking or drinking alcohol

Bad habits are bad. Especially before bed.

Nicotine and alcohol interfere with sleep.

Overeat

You shouldn't go to bed after eating.

This habit is fraught with sleep disturbances, increased load on the gastrointestinal tract and the appearance of excess weight.

Kurchev Anton Author: Kurchev Anton Deputy Editor-in-Chief


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  1. Use a smartphone
  2. Quarrel with loved ones
  3. Do exercises
  4. Smoking or drinking alcohol
  5. Overeat