How to Improve Sleep
1. Eat foods that induce sleep
Melatonin is a hormone that is associated with sleep. There are plenty of food out there that can help the body increase melatonin which in turn make you sleepy.
Some of these foods are:
- Pineapples
- Bananas
- Oranges
- Tomatoes
- Cherries
2. Decrease caffeine intake
As caffeine has been identified as one of the main culprits of sleep deprivation, reducing caffeine intake should lead to better quality of sleep. Most get their caffeine fix from coffee so it's good practice to go for alternative sources such as tea.
3. Make sure the bedroom is for sleeping only
When we work right on top of our bed it conditions the brain to think the bed is not a place to sleep. This also holds true for those who browse their phones while lying in bed. The best way to remedy this is to simply make the bedroom exclusively for sleeping only.
4. Have a daily sleep routine
Don't fidget over what to do before hitting the sack. Often times having a routine helps the brain trigger its sleep mechanisms which makes sleeping easier. It's similar to morning routines that wake you up but this time in reverse.
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