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Useful tips for a good night's sleep

ET Online

Apr 19, 2022

Yoga, meditation

Practicing yoga, meditation, and mindfulness reduces stress and helps calm your mind, thus giving you better sleep.

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Daily exercise

Exercising during the day helps produce serotonin in the brain. This decreases levels of cortisol, the stress hormone.

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Daytime nap

There is nothing against it otherwise, but a daytime sleep of two hours or more could lead to poor sleep at night.

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Music

Music can significantly help improve your sleep. It also helps in alleviating chronic sleep disorders.

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Reading

Bedtime reading is believed to help in promoting longer sleep. It could be a good activity for kids especially.

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Avoid caffeine

Avoid drinking coffee, energy drinks, chocolate, or soda before bedtime. But things like chamomile help you.

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Journalising

Writing down your negative emotions and thoughts regularly could lead to better sleep. This calms your mind

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Don't force

Going to bed and straining to sleep can significantly reduce your chances of falling asleep. Avoid that.

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Gadgets

Avoid using electronic gadgets or electronic screens just before bedtime as they keep your mind awake.

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