We’ve all had those nights where sleep just won’t come, and it’s frustrating as heck. But have you ever considered that some of your habits during the day might be contributing to your insomnia? Well, I did some digging and talked to sleep experts to learn more. It turns out that your daytime choices can have a huge impact on the quality of your sleep. Here are five habits that they recommend avoiding:
1. Eating junk food: Apparently, chowing down on sugar, processed foods, and saturated fats can lead to poor quality sleep. So next time you feel like reaching for the donuts, think twice.
2. Sitting all day: Being a desk jockey is no good for your sleep quality. Moving around and staying active during the day helps your body and brain get into the rhythm of distinguishing day from night.
3. Not getting sunlight: Did you know that sunlight helps regulate your internal clock? Without enough exposure to natural light during the day, it can be harder to get quality sleep at night.
4. Taking naps: As much as some of us (looking at you grandmas) love a good siesta, it turns out that napping can interfere with nighttime sleep. If you do nap, keep them under 30 minutes and avoid snoozing too late in the day.
5. Working in your bedroom: This can make it difficult to mentally separate your work environment from your rest environment, which can keep your mind active and interfere with winding down for sleep.
So there you have it, folks. Try avoiding these habits during the day, and hopefully, you’ll find that your sleep quality improves. Here’s to more restful nights!
