We could pretty much all do with more sleep. With busy lifestyles and work increasingly encroaching on our downtime, it can seem impossible to get your eight hours of shuteye
But getting adequate sleep is very important to your health. So, it makes more sense than ever to try to improve the quality of your sleep to wake up feeling fresh and full of life.
Check out our top 5 sleep hacks below and start your mornings full of energy!
1. Create a Wind Down Routine
In today’s modern world we’re so connected in permanence that it’s easy to forget to take time to wind down. Cut out physical activity, screens and stress at the very least an hour before bed.Relax, take a bath or shower and find the time to clear your mind of the day’s problems. Make this into a daily evening routine and you’ll find you fall asleep faster and wake more refreshed and productive the following day.
2. Use a Good Alarm Clock
Invest in a good alarm clock for a great night’s sleep. Why use an alarm clock instead of your smartphone?Well for a start, you won’t be tempted to stay awake checking any messages or updates and we’ve all heard how blue light can keep us awake longer.
Plus a good alarm will wake you up without you spending precious sleep time worrying that you won’t hear it or will miss your wakeup call.
There are plenty of reasons to invest in an alarm clock instead of using your phone. It could improve your nightly amount of shuteye by hours!
3. Avoid Heavy Meals Before Bed
Eating a heavy meal too close to bedtime can wreak havoc with your sleep pattern, making it harder to nod off. In fact, scientists have found that eating more heavily at night is associated with deterioration to several measurements of sleep quality.If you need a little something extra, opt for a light, healthy snack.
