Be punctual
If you are one of those who do not have a fixed time to go to bed, you should start to define some sleep times taking into account your daily routine. Having a definite date with the pillow is essential to have a good night's sleep, even on weekends.
Create sleep routines
According to experts, you should train your brain to prepare for sleep, that is, create a routine that tells you that it is time to rest, so that your body begins to relax.
Avoid heavy meals and stimulating drinks
There are foods and drinks that you should avoid at night, as they can stimulate the brain to be active, making it difficult to rest.
Oviedo advises a light dinner one or two hours before going to bed, as this will avoid heaviness and stomach aches due to poor digestion of food.
As for drinks, avoid those containing caffeine of any kind and substances with stimulating properties after noon. The specialist explained that coffee, soft drinks, tea, chocolate, energy drinks and tobacco can cause lack of sleep.
Maintain a proper sleeping environment
Believe it or not, wearing clean, good-smelling pajamas and changing sheets regularly will help you have a good rest.
Sleeping is part of human nature, as it is an important state for energy regeneration, concentration, memory and normal body processes. Not surprisingly, a good rest is reflected in the performance and productivity of a person during the day.
“An excellent day starts from the night before, because if we have not slept well, our awakening will be accompanied by a series of symptoms that range from the feeling of fatigue, muscle aches, headaches, drowsiness and in many cases irritability, which will be seen reflected in the development of daily activities such as work, study and in general in the way we interact with others ”, explained the doctor Danilo Sánchez to 'El Universal'.
Therefore, not being able to sleep is a nightmare, almost torture. If you are one of the people who says: 'I slept, but I did not rest', this information interests you, because we give you some tips to change that situation and, from now on, 'sleep like an angel'.
Of course, remember that it is important that you go to your doctor and rule out any sleep disorder. The accompaniment of a professional is always relevant in the care of your health and your rest is no exception.
Be punctual
If you are one of those who do not have a fixed time to go to bed, you should start to define some sleep times taking into account your daily routine. Having a definite date with the pillow is essential to have a good night's sleep, even on weekends.
Maintaining a regular sleep schedule benefits your mood and helps your body work better. Therefore, in case the person cannot have 8 hours of sleep, they should plan their night to sleep 6 hours, the minimum recommended.
Create sleep routines
According to experts, you should train your brain to prepare for sleep, that is, create a routine that tells you that it is time to rest, so that your body begins to relax.
Avoid long naps
Although it is true that naps are important to revitalize energy during the day, according to Oviedo, they should not be taken in the afternoon or be so long, because doing so will give you a feeling of rest that will prevent you from falling asleep easily. overnight.
4 minute nap: for those who had a bad night.
15 minute nap: to have the energy of an extra hour of sleep.
45 minute nap: to boost creative thinking and sensory processing.
