While some people wake up with a little buzz in their bed, others can sleep peacefully with a whirlwind going around! What is the reason? Well, there isn’t any proven reason behind that. Several factors affect the quality of our sleep as it is a complex physiological and psychological process of the human body.
Light Sleepers Vs Heavy Sleepers
Sleep comprises the alternate cycles of REM (Rapid Eye Movement) and NREM (Non-Rapid Eye Movement), repeating after every 90 minutes almost. These cycles are further divided into 3 stages and the amount of time a person spends in these stages might be the factor behind light sleep and deep sleep.
Healthy Sleep Habits
Research shows that 29% of adults in the US agree that they are light sleepers whereas 14% disagree. I often think what makes a person a deep sleeper? What are the habits and life hacks adopted by such people? These questions make me do some research about the habits adopted or avoided by deep sleepers.
Let’s have a quick overview of those habits.
Stick to a routine
Routine is the most basic and crucial element when it comes to maintaining healthy habits. Going to bed and coming out of bed every day at the same time helps to set up your body clock.
Cut off caffeine
Want to have a peaceful night’s sleep? Say no to caffeine specifically before bedtime. No caffeine means no chocolate. Yes, you heard it right!
No screen in the bedroom
Strictly prohibit any screen in your bedroom if you are struggling to maintain a healthy lifestyle and sleep-wake cycle. Research by Harvard Medical School proved that the blue light of your phone or any other screen comes up with several health concerns including difficulty falling asleep.
Make sure your bed is comfortable
Your bed should be comfortable if you want to have that “deep” sleep. Use a pure cotton bedsheet and a soft pillow-not too hard or soft- to have a cozy sleep experience.
Regular exercise
Studies show that evening exercise stimulates your body to fall asleep faster and you tend to have a deep yet sound sleep. Just make sure to avoid High-Intensity exercises before bedtime.
Change your bedsheets often
Our bedsheets are probably the most underestimated factor when it comes to a healthy sleep routine. Using a rough, too warm, or too cold sheet directly affects your sleep quality. So be conscious about what sheets you are using on your bed and go for comfortable natural fabric cotton bed sheets.
Stay away from stress
Sleep and stress are deeply interconnected. Stress affects your sleep and lack of sleep might be the reason why you are stressed out. So staying away from stress and having a proper eight hours of sleep is the first step towards well-being.
Key Takeaways
Everyone has a different sleep pattern. Some people are lucky enough to experience deep and sound sleep while others just spend their night rolling in the bed or getting up after every now and then.
Hence here are a few lifestyle changes to be adopted if you are trying to catch some deep sleep. These basic things help to maintain a perfect sleep routine-that too without requiring much effort.
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