{"id":6471,"date":"2020-06-21T02:08:34","date_gmt":"2020-06-21T06:08:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/dreamgates\/?p=6471"},"modified":"2020-06-26T23:09:13","modified_gmt":"2020-06-27T03:09:13","slug":"activities-to-relax-before-bed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/dreamgates\/2020\/06\/activities-to-relax-before-bed.html","title":{"rendered":"Activities to Relax Before Bed"},"content":{"rendered":"

Good quality sleep is important to restoration and good health, but if you\u2019re waking at night and then irritable and drained in the morning, there are positive changes you can make.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

By taking steps to improve your sleep, you\u2019re actually making a substantial investment in your health and happiness. The whole idea of getting a good night\u2019s rest is to do things that \u2018settle\u2019 you for the night ahead.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s no good watching violent, horror movies an hour before bed because then you spend the time twitching, snorting and grunting as your brain recalls the fresh account of horrors. Here are some tips for a good night\u2019s sleep.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Routine<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Go to bed at more or less the same time each night. Your body thrives on this routine. Medical experts tell us that going to sleep more or less at the same time every night and getting up at the same time every morning is key to good sleep.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The body craves routine and it needs to know what\u2019s next. By creating a pre-sleep ritual, you\u2019re setting up an association between certain activities and sleep.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A comfortable bedroom<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Make sure your bedroom is quiet, uncluttered and comfortable. Whether you\u2019re aware of it or not, researchers have found that a cluttered bedroom <\/span>affects your brain<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There is a correlation between clutter and sleep deprivation. While getting rid of clutter isn\u2019t going to guarantee a deep, uninterrupted sleep, it will help towards a more peaceful night of rest.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Use a firm mattress and a good pillow<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The right mattress isn\u2019t about the most expensive one. Choosing a mattress is personal and some people like a firm mattress while others prefer a softer one.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Take a break from reality<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Online games that take you right away from your life and circumstances. Many people are attracted to the World of Warcraft, a multiplayer online game that requires thought and skill to advance forward.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Regardless of how skilled you are, you can get stuck with no ideas of how to move forward. Then you could use some help from <\/span>Boostcarry<\/span><\/a>. You get the help that can improve your gaming experience so you become a conqueror and enjoy success.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Avoid caffeine<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Steer clear of caffeine, alcohol and nicotine at least 4 hours before going to bed. This can be seriously difficult for most of us, but these indulgences should be enjoyed earlier on if you want a good night\u2019s sleep. Researchers tell us that it won\u2019t only improve the quality of your sleep, but also the quantity.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Bring in positive changes<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Whatever stage you are in with your life, and whatever your circumstances, there are positive changes you can make. Try and tackle any issues that are causing you anxiety. Some people recommend taking a hot bath or shower to relax before bedtime.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Relaxing activities\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Establish some <\/span>relaxing activities<\/span><\/a> for yourself before you go to sleep, such as some exercise, yoga, reading or soothing music. A relaxing strategy such as yoga that incorporates mindfulness and deep breathing can help with soothing away stress.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The truth is, good sleep is essential to good health. Sleep is made up of different states and we all want to reach stage 3 and 4, slow-wave sleep, which is the most important stage of sleep and where restoration is the most significant.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We\u2019re living in stressful times, and for many of us, sleep isn\u2019t on our minds; in fact, we sacrifice it because of time issues and anxiety. Sleep deprivation can increase your risk for health problems such as high blood pressure and stroke, and it isn\u2019t too late to start working on sleeping well and to establish a regular sleep schedule for yourself.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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