1/30/09

How to Maximize Your Sleep


Sleep isn’t optional, your sleep environment is, and making sure you’re resting under optimum conditions puts you in control of your sleep cycle and energy state.” “You could not be able to sleep longer, but you can surely sleep better.”

When eight hours isn’t possible, it’s significant to maximize the sleep you do get to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Quality sleep improves concentration, increases memory function and reduces stress, although keeping diabetes and hypertension at bay.

-->For a sample relaxation technique for a relaxing night’s sleep:

Bedtime
Make it the habit of going to bed and waking up at the same clock time every day. Making this, along with qualifying catnaps, can help set your internal clock so it senses natural to fall asleep at a exact clock time.

Caffeine
Limit your caffeine consumption. The effects of caffeine can last up to 12 hours and can prevent your capacity to fall and stay asleep. Anyone who on a regular basis tosses and moves around at night should reflect getting rid of some or all caffeine from their diet.

Exercise
Get lot of physical exercise during the day, but rather not within three hours before you go to sleep to give your body a chance to relax and cool down.

Surroundings
Make certain your chamber is dark, silence and cool. Close down the curtains and, if requisite, apply a sleep mask or earplugs. Turn down the temperature in your sleeping room before going to bed as cooler temperatures can help maximize sleep.

Routine
Establish a bedtime routine. Doing the same thing every evening can provide a calming effect best for sleeping. For instance, you could have a cup of tea, read a book or listen to music.



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