Sleeping is such an important habit in life, yet, don’t we take it for granted at times? Staying up late for indulgence, watching television, chatting on mobile phones, finishing work late at night. Although at first, you might not question the quality of your sleep, your mind and body get exhausted and then you see the adverse effects…

The word ‘sleep’ is defined as ‘A condition of body and mind which typically recurs for several hours every night, in which the nervous system is inactive, the eyes closed, the postural muscles relaxed, and consciousness practically suspended’, by the Oxford Dictionaries.

In this blog post, I’ll share with you how I ensure a good night’s sleep on a daily basis. These are my best 10 ways:

1. Exercise

Exercising daily helps you to sleep well, in addition to keeping you in good shape. Exercise in the morning or else in the afternoon, but not before bedtime.

2. Sleeping hours

Proper sleep includes sleeping at the same time and also waking up at the same time (duration of 7-8 hours) every day. For example, sleep at 10 pm and wake up at 6 am daily.

3. Dinner time

Have dinner at least 2 hours before sleeping time, as this ensures proper digestion of food. Trying to sleep right after having a heavy meal will be difficult.

4. Drinks to avoid

Avoid caffeine late in the day and prefer a warm cup of milk or herbal tea for a relaxing effect. Don’t drink too much water before bedtime, as you may have to wake up to use the toilet.

Avoid alcohol and smoking as well. Alcohol does make you drowsy at first but then interferes with good sleep.

5. No blue light

I avoid looking at digital screens at least 1 hour before bedtime. You may instead prefer to make that 2 hours, if possible.

6. Relax

Relaxation techniques such as meditation, body scan, a warm bubble bath or use of essential oils help to unwind after a hectic day, and will prepare you for good sleep!

7. Soothe yourself

Listen to soft, soothing music that relaxes the mind and brings serenity.

8. Organize your mind

Journal your thoughts at the end of the day, prepare your to-do list or read a nice book.

9. Conducive environment

Make your room dark and quiet before sleeping. Use cozy bedding and keep the room temperature comfortable.

10. Be grateful

Pray and practice gratitude. You’ll have a good frame of mind, leaving behind worldly worries. Living in the moment, you’ll enjoy great sleep!

Related posts:

Some ideas to wake up early

My top 12 daily self-care habits

25 tips for inner peace

Proper sleep is so important! What do you do to ensure quality sleep? Would you like to share your tips? Please do so. Thank you!

Note: In case of need, do consult a professional in the field.

Photo courtesy: Canva

Resources:

Definition of sleep

10 tips to beat insomnia

how to get to sleep

Published by Sharvina.y

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51 thoughts on “10 tips for proper sleep”

  3. Great tips. I always joke that I have a bedtime, but it really helps! I also use essential oils in my diffuser to help me relax and unwind (or my brain won’t shut off).

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  5. Lots of great tips! I used to have serious trouble sleeping, and had to take sleeping meds for a long time. Even then, the sleep didn’t feel particularly restful. The things that have helped me the most have been essential oils diffused before bedtime (I use a “sleepy time” blend of lavender, chamomile, and patchouli), and limiting electronics in the evening. I turn the brightness down on my phone during the day, and avoid it entirely before bed. It’s amazing what a difference those little changes can make!

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  22. Great tips! Sleep is so important for all aspects of health and we all need help improving our sleep. Feel free to drop by my blog thesolutionissleep.com for more posts about sleep and beating insomnia

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