subject: 10 Tips To Sleep Less And Gain More Energy [print this page] Sleep is essential for one's normal and healthy function. Although we have different sleep needs, we should all make sleep a priority. We should give importance to both the quantity and quality of sleep that we're getting. But in today's society, most of us want to cut back on sleep so we can do more things.
Is it possible for us to sleep less and have more energy to meet all the demands of the modern life? Yes it is. The key is to get a good quality sleep. Here are 10 tips that you can follow so you can have a good night's sleep and a day full of energy.
1. Set a sleep schedule and stick to it. Go to bed and get up at the same time every day. When you have a regular sleep pattern, your body will program itself to relax when it's time to sleep and be active as soon as you wake up.
2. The amount of sleep we need varies from person to person. Determine how much you need and limit your sleep to that amount. If you think 6 hours of sleep at night is enough for you, don't sleep for 7 or 8 hours. Oversleeping will make you drowsy and tired.
3. Get the right sun exposure. Go out and get natural sunlight at least 30 minutes everyday. Sunlight not only helps boost energy, it also helps regulate sleep patterns.
4. Move your body by exercising or doing any physical activity. This will help your body maintain a good rhythm and renew your energy levels.
5. If you want to sleep less and get more energy, take a power nap during the day. A 15- to 30-minute nap is enough. Overdoing it will just make you sleepier. Also, don't take naps late in the afternoon so you'll fall asleep quickly at night.
6. Avoid stimulants before bed time. Don't drink caffeinated drinks and don't smoke before you go to bed.
7. Don't drink alcohol before you go to sleep. While alcohol makes you tired and sleepy, it also interferes with deep sleep.
8. Don't eat heavy and large meals before bed time to avoid digestive and sleeping problems.
9. Relax and unwind before you go to bed. Create your own bedtime ritual - such as reading a book, meditating, and taking a warm bath.
10. Have a comfy sleeping environment. Make sure you sleep in a comfortable bed. Get rid of noises, bright lights, and other distractions.
Add these tips to your daily routine, and soon you'll be able to sleep less and have more energy. No matter how busy and complicated life is, you can enjoy it to the fullest.
