7 Bedtime Habits Ruining Your Sleep

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You log a full eight hours in bed, yet you wake up feeling completely exhausted. If this is true, then you may have bad sleeping habits.

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Scrolling In The Dark

Checking your phone in bed aggressively suppresses melatonin, the hormone that signals sleep.

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Having A Nightcap

While alcohol might make you feel drowsy initially, it severely fragments your sleep schedule.

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Heavy Late Dinners

Consuming rich, heavy foods right before bed forces your digestive tract to work overtime.

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Late-Afternoon Caffeine

An evening cup of chai or coffee remains in your bloodstream late into the night, keeping your central nervous system wired.

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Inconsistent Schedules

Going to bed late on weekends creates a state known as "social jetlag."

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Working In The Bedroom

When you answer work emails or study in bed, your brain psychologically pairs the mattress with stress and high alertness rather than relaxation.

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Leaving The Room Warm

The body must drop its internal temperature by roughly 1 degree celsius to initiate deep sleep.

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