Falling asleep right after you hit the bed is a dream sequence despite having a long tiring day. But who knows how long that will take or how well you will sleep when the lights go out.
Routine implies safety and helps the brain to know that it's preparing for sleep. That is the reason why we recite the same stories for kids every night.
Here are a few tips for creating a bedtime routine that will have you waking up feeling better.
Give yourself time to decompress from your day
One of the top mistakes that people make is that they fail to take time to themselves to decompress from their day. This is more prevalent among women. Women are under overwhelming pressure to excel in all areas of their lives to be the perfect mother, worker, daughter, partner, and struggle with balancing or even recognizing their own needs. But to do make everything perfect, you need a peaceful sleep.
Don't wind down your day with your gadgets
If you feel like catching up on your favorite show, don't do it on your computer or tablet. You can prefer watching it on TV as it is far enough away from the eye and does not give off the same type of light that other hand-held devices emit. Most of us aware that the impact of blue light emitted from phones or computers has negative effects on sleep quality and alertness.
Take a warm bath two to three hours before bed
A nighttime drop in core body temperature increases one’s chances of both falling asleep and enjoying the coveted deep layers of sleep. Interestingly, one of the best ways to trigger a drop in your body temperature is to raise it two to three hours earlier by taking a warm bath
