12 Habits Before Sleeping

Here are 12 things you might want to avoid at night, especially if you’re suffering from a lack of sleep.

1. Stop drinking before you go to bed! If you drink something 1-2 hours before going to bed, you will wake up at least 2-3 times to go to the bathroom.

2. Avoid the routine for sleeping at any time of the day. You ought to make a reliable time and routine of your sleeping, which means that you should avoid sleeping at any time of the day. On that way your brain will be prepared accordingly.

3. Keep your electronic things away before you go to sleep. Your brain will be fortified and your rest will be disturbed if you work on your PC before go to bed.

4. Believe it or not, you should avoid books as well. Reading before bedtime is also known as a way to keep you awake for a longer period of time.

5. Avoid a bright alarm clock. Light or anything similar can drag your attention and disturb your sleep and you will not wake up rested in the morning.

6. 4-5 hours before sleep don’t even think of coffee. The caffeine boosts the heart and whole body and you WON’T sleep.

7. Opt for expensive good mattress. On it you will sleep sound and firm and you will wake up fresher.

8. Eat dinner 2-3 hours BEFORE sleeping, no later. Otherwise the belly is full and heavy and you digest food during sleep.

9. Exercise makes you feel lively and fresh, so practice at least 3h before going to bed.

10. Cold feet will interrupt your sleeping cycle, so make sure you use a heating pad or put on socks to keep them warm.

11. Try going to bed by following a strict schedule – go to the bathroom first, brush your teeth and wash your face, and your body will easily do the rest.

12. To avoid sore back and shoulder or neck, adopt the best sleeping position. Avoid sleeping on your back and stomach. Try to sleep on your side.