Having a good night’s sleep can be beneficial not just for your body, but for your mind as well. It can help boost your creativity and productivity, thus you’ll be able to perform better at your tasks. However, there are certain things that most of us do that can sometimes obstruct our sleep and influence our performance. All of these are listed in the infographic below, which clearly shows us what we should avoid if we want to sleep better.
Don’t take a nap after 3 pm
If you’re a person who loves to take naps, when you take them and how long they last can be crucial. The best time to take a nap would be between 1 and 3 pm, and a perfect nap would take from 10 minutes to 90 minutes maximum. If your naps last longer, this might cause drowsiness, and you may experience difficulties going to sleep at night. The same goes if you take your naps after 3 pm.
Don’t bring your phone with you in bed
Although this is something that we all know, it’s also something that most of us do. Bringing your phone to bed can disrupt your sleep because your brain is focused on that instead of sleeping. However, even if you don’t use your phone, it doesn’t make it any less harmful. This is due to the fact that our mobile devices emit electromagnetic signals that are not only bad for our health, but also influences the quality of our sleep. We should create a pleasant sleep environment in our bedroom, and getting rid of electronics is just one of the things on the list.
Stay away from hot baths and showers
Now, this is something that a lot of people are not aware of. Hot baths and showers before going to sleep, although may sound relaxing, can actually make it more difficult for us to go to sleep. The reason for this is the fact that a drop in temperature is a signal for your body that it’s time to sleep.
If you’ve ever experienced problem sleeping, then make sure you give these simple tips a try to see whether you’ll be able to get a shut-eye faster and easier. However, these are only a few of the precautions that you can take if you want to improve your sleep. More of them can be found in the infographic below.
Source: 80 Eye-Opening Stats & Facts About Sleep (Infographic)
