People that regularly sleep less than 7 hours a day are more likely to experience:
-Weight gain -Heart attack -Mood swings -Memory issues -Lower sex drive -Lacking concentration -Weaken immune system
To avoid these, start implementing these 7 habits:
1. Cool your room:
Open a window, use a fan, or turn down the AC. Your body falls asleep much faster in a cool environment (cooler than most people think).
Around 65F/19C or lower is ideal.
2. Avoid night workouts:
Doing any workout is better than no workout, but morning/afternoon workouts will help you sleep better than night workouts. If you can only work out at night, make sure it’s not too intense.
3. Low stimulation before bed DO:
Journal Meditate Have a calm in person conversation DON'T Argue with strangers on social media Get involved in a controversial argument Watch the news (or any TV for that matter)
4. Avoid large meals before bed Because:
1. Large meals take a while to digest, preventing your body from falling asleep.
2. You will probably have to use the bathroom in the middle of the night, and likely struggle to fall asleep after.
5. Be productive during the day:
If you gave it your all,
If you were kind to others,
If you make an effort to improve your fitness, finances, and family, you will have a much easier time sleeping like a baby.
If you are lazy, your inner demons will keep you up at night.
6. Become less reliant on caffeine Getting proper rest so your baseline is high energy is superior to stuffing your face with energy drinks to avoid feeling lethargic. Do you know what’s better than 3 cups of coffee? No, it’s not 4 cups. It’s 8 hours of high-quality sleep.
7. Take a warm bath or hot shower This relaxes your nervous system and lowers your body’s temperature, making it easier for you to fall asleep. Do NOT take cold showers at night, save that for the morning.
Bonus 8. Upgrade your sleeping equipment A comfy mattress, blanket, and pillow make a huge difference. So do blackout curtains and an eye mask. Don’t cheap out, it’s well worth the investment.
Start implementing these habits:
1. Cool your room .
2. Avoid night workouts.
3. Low stimulation before bed .
4. Avoid large meals before bed .
5. Be productive during the day .
6. Become less reliant on caffeine .
7. Take a warm bath or hot shower Bonus.
8. Upgrade your sleeping equipment.