Have you ever felt exhausted after waking up in the morning, even though you got a good 6 hours of sleep? We get it, nothing feels worse than going to bed early and still waking up feeling like you haven’t rested enough. Sleep is very important.
Have you ever thought that this could be a result of some of your everyday habits? Maybe those habits are zapping your energy so much that even a good night’s sleep isn’t able to provide you with ample rest. It may be that your active lifestyles or the hectic schedules are at fault here. Anyway, we put our sleep-related queries to some health and wellness experts and came up with the following list of reasons that are responsible for you not getting the rest that you need so desperately. Read on to find out more.
1. Your Stomach Is Angry With You
Do you wake up with a burning sensation in your chest? Then, you could have some serious digestion issues like GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). It’s a phenomenon where the food contents in the stomach are pushed back to the esophagus. To avoid this, avoid including citrus foods, spicy foods, and high-fat foods in your dinner. Eat light and healthy foods for dinner. This will not irritate your stomach and you will wake up feeling better.
2. You’re Binge-Watching TV Shows
We understand that watching interesting content on digital fora like Netflix is a great way to wash the worries of the day away. We also get that you don’t want to miss out on any television series that might be the talk of town. But the truth is that electronics have a tendency to stimulate our brains and keep us up all night. The light from these electronic devices affects our body’s level of melatonin, a hormone responsible for our sleep cycles. Therefore, save the binge-watching for an afternoon on a weekend. Instead, adopt the habit of reading a book before sleeping.
3. You’re Drinking Beverages Before Going To Bed
You could be guzzling a soda, sipping a cup of hot tea or coffee in order to unwind after a long day but this can disrupt your sleep. And mind you, caffeine is the major culprit here; if you want to get a sound sleep don’t drink tea or coffee before bed or even late in the afternoon. Even drinking carbonated beverages can affect your sleep as it irritates the bladder, making you take frequent trips to the bathroom at night.
4. You’re Taking Your Phone To Bed With You
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