subject: Tips on how to have a good night's sleep [print this page] Tips on how to have a good night's sleep Tips on how to have a good night's sleep
An average adult needs 6-8 hours of sleep every day. Sleeping is one of the most important activities of a human. Lack of sleep can lead to the daytime fatigue, sagging of your face, dull skin, dark circles and most importantly can make you unproductive in anything you do.
If you have any trouble and find hard to fall asleep at night, follow the few simple tips given below and see how your life changes for good.
Steps to ensure you sleep well and on time
The first and the simplest tip are to sleep only when you are sleepy. Don't force yourself to sleep as it will only lead to making you more active. If you are in your bed and unable to fall asleep, get up and do something boring like watch a boring movie or read something boring that brings out the yawns.
A trick to making yourself sleepy at night is not to take naps during daytime. But if you can't help taking a nap, then cut down on your naptime by half which will ensure you that you are tired by night.
Develop a regular rhythm biological clock by getting up and going to bed the same time every day, even on weekends.
Avoid coffee, tea or cigarettes before going to bed as caffeine and nicotine are stimulants and makes you more active. The intake of alcohol is also ill advised as although it makes you drowsy will only provide you with a fragmented sleep.
Take a hot bath before bedtime as the drop in temperature after the bath can make you feel sleepy.
You can also try the side effect free, natural herbal remedies if you are experiencing sleep disorders.
