Sleep Like A Boss With These Bedroom Hacks
With these simple hacks you could be feeling refreshed and ready to tackle the day without that ever-present brain fog.
23/04/2019
In the hustle and bustle of today's society, people are always wondering why they feel ran down with no energy. They usually think diet or lifestyle is the cause and don't give a good night's sleep any thought at all. With these simple hacks you could be feeling refreshed and ready to tackle the day without that ever-present brain fog.
MAGNESIUM
This is one of the simplest methods you could try to get a better night's sleep. A couple of teaspoons of Magnesium Citrate in a glass of water before bed has shown to give a calming effect and help relax before bed. It also seems to help with high blood pressure.
OILS AND COLLAGEN
Your body actually needs fuel to get a good deep sleep so taking a collagen protein powder or some kind of supplement like fish or krill oil before bed could help.
CAFFEINE
Try to limit your intake of caffeine and cut it off within 7 hours of your bedtime. If you are having serious difficulty getting a good night's rest, it will be a good idea to try to abstain from caffeine altogether.
BED TIME
Having a consistent time every night you go to bed helps your body get into a consistent sleep cycle so it knows when to release melatonin. Getting into a routine will help you fall asleep much faster.
WAKE TIME
Just as vital as when to go to bed trying to keep a daily time to rise will get your circadian rhythm off on a productive start. Stress levels will drop and you'll feel much more energetic not hitting that snooze button.
ALCOHOL
This is one that people usually misunderstand and think it helps them instead of hurts them. While it's true alcohol will help you fall asleep much faster the quality of sleep is greatly hindered. A good rule of thumb is to quit drinking 3 hours before bedtime.
DARKNESS
It might seem like common sense, but getting up in the middle of the night and turning on the light ceases the production of melatonin. If you have to use the bathroom or get that midnight snack just try to leave the lights out. Wear a mask if you are unable to keep out ambient light.
MATTRESS
Of course, one of the most important things is the comfort you get from a great mattress. The best pillow top mattress will have latex, memory foam, or gel foam and a good warranty of at least 10 years. Prices vary greatly, so use due diligence and do your research.
NOISE
Street traffic, or noisy neighbors can wreak havoc on a good night's sleep. Try noise cancelling earphones, or earplugs if you experience this problem.
COOL ROOM
Another thing that can really help is trying to keep your bedroom as cool as possible to mimic nature. The sweet spot is supposed to be between 60 and 67 degrees. Anything above or below these temperatures can throw off and disrupt bedtime.
Sleep along with diet and exercise should not be underestimated in your overall well-being.
Applying some of these tips will help you increase productivity, reduce stress and improve mood for the long term.