Sleeping better
How to Sleep Better
Go to sleep by 11 pm, eat dinner at least 2 hours before bed, keep phones away from the bed, and stop smoking. These four habits came out of Sunday’s own sleep survey in 2016.
What our survey found
- 25%more likely to have trouble falling asleep if you sleep after 11 pm
- 50%more likely to have sleep problems if dinner is less than 2 hours before bed
- 90%+of bedrooms have a mobile phone in them
- 52%more sleep problems in smokers than in non-smokers
1. Sleep between 10 and 11 pm
Aim to be in bed by 11. A fixed bedtime trains your body to feel sleepy at the same time each night.
2. Leave 2 hours after dinner
A late dinner means a restless night: your body is still digesting when it should be resting. Keep dinner light and early.
3. Keep the phone away
Many bedrooms had a laptop too. Switch phones off and keep them away from the bed, so your mind can rest.
4. Stop smoking
The more cigarettes, the less deep sleep. Many Indians share these habits: 7 reasons Indians don’t sleep well, and see how India sleeps compared with other countries.
5. Check your mattress
People on older mattresses complained the most. If your mattress dips where you lie, or you wake up stiff, it may be time for a new one: when to replace a mattress. A Mattress Protector keeps sweat and dust out, so a mattress stays fresh for longer.
6. Who you sleep with matters
Sleeping alone or with someone made no difference. How you get along did. A calm, loving home helps you sleep. More on sleeping well as a couple.
Questions people ask
I can’t sleep by 11. What should I do?
Move your bedtime 15 minutes earlier every few days, and get up at the same time every morning. Your body will follow.
I wake up in the night. Is that normal?
Waking briefly is normal. If you can’t fall back asleep, read how to sleep deeper.
How do I know it’s time to change my mattress?
It dips where you lie, you wake up stiff, or you sleep better in a hotel or at someone else’s home.
Sleep better from tonight
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