Today is World Sleep Day, which means that we can shed light on important sleep issues. Since the pandemic began, many of us may have had sleep problems that we haven’t had before.
Others may have struggled even before that to get to sleep.
However, with the additional lock-down stress, losing jobs or working at home, sleeping can be even harder.
Fortunately, a well-being expert Dominique Antiglio, a sophrologist at BeSophro Clinics, shared five sleep hacks to help you to fall quickly.
How To Sleep More Quickly
Stop Bragging About ‘no-sleep’
Dominique tells you how little sleep you had or says you are “too busy to sleep.”
He said: “It’s not sound! Sleep deprivation has genuine health consequences and is counterproductive, so we should encourage more rather than less sleep.
“Yes, we like to be on the go, but spending plenty of time ‘letting go,’ sleep being the final form, is the only way to maintain a healthy, busy lifestyle.”
Two Hours Before Bed Ban Arguments
Before bed, having a row won’t help anyone sleep.
Dominique said, “Be aware of the feelings you have experienced in the hours before you go to bed since these will affect how fast you fall asleep and sleep quality.”
Two hours before bed he recommends wrapping up arguments and “outside the bedroom, therefore the space remains a sanctuary to sleep.”
Allowance For An Afternoon Snack
Our natural body clocks mean that between 13pm and 3pm we have an energy slump when we have problems sleeping.
Dominique said: “Take a 10-15 minute power nap instead of fighting it – but you won’t go deep into sleep any more.”
According to him, there’s a “false belief” that you can’t sleep at night when you sleep during the day.
“Daytime naps will recalibrate the nervous system, so that you feel less’ wired, ‘so that your chances of falling asleep are improved,” he added.
Skip Dessert At Night
It may be hard, but according to Dominique, the intake of sugar can have “a detrimental effect on the nervous system and enable the body to release the right hormones for sleep during the night.”
He added: “Try to avoid foods that are too sugary near bedtime. You can still have a dessert, just try to have it a little earlier! “
Sleep For Yourself
“Inhale deeply, fill the lungs and hum gently and evenly as you breathe out.
“Repeat until you are profoundly relaxed and ready to sleep.
“The vibration created by the humming acts like a tuning fork to refocus the mind and calm the body. It isn’t really a lullaby, but it works as well! “
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