Worry and stress can disrupt brain function, affecting sleep quality. But by simply eliminating these 7 bad habits, you can help improve your sleep and make it deeper.
1. Sleep immediately
After a busy day, the last thing you probably want to do is climb into your favorite bed. Creating a few “rituals” before bed will help the brain recognize this as the time between day and night, making it easier for the body to fall asleep. Pre-sleep “rituals” don’t have to be complicated, you just need to choose something that helps calm your mind like a light meal, a warm bath, or 15 minutes of reading.
2. Drink black tea before bed
Most flower teas, like chamomile tea or lavender tea, have a relaxing effect and improve sleep. But there are also some drinks with the opposite effect, like black tea. With high caffeine content, black tea can cause restlessness and difficulty sleeping.
3. Use inappropriate blankets
Many people can’t sleep without a blanket, but few know that the wrong blanket material can lead to a sleepless night. Blankets made of polyester are easy to wash and maintain but not good for sleep.
Polyester is a synthetic material so it is not breathable, making the body unable to regulate its temperature, making you feel hot and sweaty, factors that make you restless and difficult to sleep.
4. Exercise in the evening
Exercise helps release stress and improve sleep. But if you exercise too late in the evening, it will have more disadvantages than benefits. Exercising one hour before bed will not give your body enough time to lower its temperature.
You will fall asleep immediately but wake up quite frequently. If you are a late sleeper and like to exercise in the evening, find low-intensity exercises and exercise at least 4 hours before bed.
5. Skip breakfast
No matter how busy you are, you should never skip breakfast. Skipping breakfast not only affects weight and concentration during the day, but it also affects your sleep.
People who skip breakfast often have poor sleep and wake up in a more irritable mood than those who have regular breakfast.
6. Wear pajamas to sleep
A lower body temperature helps improve sleep, so pajamas can increase body temperature and make you uncomfortable while sleeping. If you are not used to or do not have the conditions to sleep naked, choose sleepwear made from thin and breathable fabrics like linen or cotton.
7. Decorate the bedroom with carpets
A carpet in the bedroom helps create a cozy feeling, but it is not a good choice when it comes to sleep quality. The thick carpet fibers easily trap dust and are a great hiding place for bacteria.
Studies have shown that air quality in the bedroom is a prerequisite for determining sleep quality and the body’s state the next day.
According to Dân Trí
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