Small Ways To Ensure Better Sleep

Poor sleep means that the body does not recover as it should. Irritability is accompanied by concentration and memory problems. In adults, this translates into an increased risk of road or work accidents, as well a decline in productivity or capacity. In children and adolescents, this decline in performance can have an impact on school performance.

Drowsiness can hide sleep apnea syndrome (as in 5% of the French population). If left untreated, the heart gets tired, with the risk of high blood pressure, stroke, cardiac arrest, or heart failure.

Change your habits to find peaceful nights

The falling-asleep phase is crucial. We must go to bed when we want to sleep. If you do not sleep after 10 to 15 minutes, it is better to get up and go back to bed only when you feel like sleeping again.

The temperature of the room is important. Ideally, it should be between 15 and 20 degrees Celsius to help the body lower its own temperature, which is essential for sleep. It will reach its lowest level between 2 am and 4 am, before rising gradually until waking.

Learn relaxation techniques

Understandably, the key to dreams is relaxation of muscle tension and emotionally letting go. Everyone can learn to master these techniques from a psychologist trained in cognitive behavioral therapies.

Sleep is vital for the proper functioning of the body during the day. It helps eliminate exhaustion and perform at full capacity, as well as maximize happiness. A good night’s sleep is easy to achieve if some simple steps are taken, and this article lists some small ways to do that.