A good night's sleep is as essential as breathing to survive our lifestyles. To pass a day with less than eight hours worth of sleep is not only unhealthy but also quite a herculean task. Many people's lifestyle these days does not allow them to sleep enough and sometimes not even sleep well. Stress, work, late working hours, all of this tends to take away from our precious sleep time and drive us towards fatigue and makes us more prone to diseases.
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But what about those times when we try to sleep on time and just can’t fall asleep. For those times, here's what you can do to make yourself enter the la la land fast.
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Turns the lights down
Too obvious to state, but we are talking about dimming the lights an hour or two before your actual sleep time. As your body winds down, reduce exposure to tablets, computers, and mobiles an hour before you head to bed. Some people sleep better when there is no source of light in the room. If you are one of them, cover up all LED lights, blinking clocks, etc.
Take a warm shower
Taking a warm shower doesn’t just relax you by loosening your muscles but also helps your body cool down afterwards. This allows you to sleep more peacefully. A night time skin routine is also a good idea.
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Sleep naked
Many people swear by the fact that sleeping naked makes them sleep better. Sleeping naked regulates your body temperature. Use blankets and soft duvets to make sure that you are not too cold. You can also try and keep some part of your body outside the bedcovers so that you are not too hot. And if you are more comfy sleeping in PJs, cotton PJs which are loose and allow for enough movement are a good call.
