You might fall asleep easily at night, but wake up feeling just as exhausted as you were before you went to bed. This is a common problem which many people experience on a regular basis, and after a while, it can start to interfere with your daily life and work. There are various things you can try in order to help improve your deep sleep.
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Stick to a routine
Those who sleep and wake up at different times each day will struggle to get as good quality of sleep as those who are in a routine. There are many benefits to getting your body in a schedule and sticking to it, including enjoying a better quality of sleep.
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Don’t drink caffeine after lunch
People have varying levels of sensitivity when it comes to caffeine, but as a general rule, if you’re struggling to sleep deeply, you should avoid caffeine after lunch time. If you’re struggling to cut out all drinks which contain caffeine, you should at a minimum stop drinking coffee once the morning is over. After a while, you may find that your sleep quality is much better as a result.
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Do something relaxing before bed
Rather than work or stress right up until you go to bed, give yourself at least an hour before you fall asleep to relax and do something enjoyable. This could be a hot bath with your favorite essential oils, a good book or a massage from your partner. Add this to your routine whenever you can, and you’ll find yourself relaxing more and stressing less ahead of bedtime.
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Get some exercise
Exercising after work or at some other point during the day can help you when it comes to bedtime. Exercise not only helps you to remain healthy, flexible and avoid many health problems, but it can help you to fall asleep faster, and sleep better and deeper. However, it’s not recommended to exercise right before you go to bed, as this can make it more difficult to wind down.
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Listen to music
While having your electronics by your side isn’t a great idea for getting good sleep, many people report that soft and relaxing music can help them to fall asleep and stay asleep for longer. You can experiment with this, using classical music and relaxing meditation music, to find something which works for you.
