Thread by @ResilienttHuman

8 Eye-Opening Habits to Get Better Sleep and Wake Up Refreshed

(Learn the psychological shifts to build impeccable sleep hygiene)

= THREAD =

Over 62% of the world population doesn't get enough sleep.

Poor sleep can lead to heart diseases, diabetes, and even depression.

It causes loss of productivity and lack of focus - leading to 100000 accidents per year.

Still sleep remains the most neglected aspects of health.

But it doesn't have to be so.

Here are a few key psychological shifts that can bring you better sleep.

Try them out.

You will wake up refreshed and feel energized throughout the day.

TL;DR

1. Go to Bed When You're Sleepy not Just Tired
2. Don't Worry in Bed
3. Wake Up at the Same Time Daily
4. Don't Lose Sleep Over Poor Sleep
5. Exercise Regularly
6. Allow your Body to Unwind
7. Try Sleep Accessories and Supplements
8. Don't Try to Sleep

1. Go to Bed When You're Sleepy not Just Tired

Going to sleep at the same time every day is overrated.

Don't do that.

Instead, go to bed when your body is ready to fall asleep.

Sleep eludes you when you go to bed just tired but not sleepy.

That makes you frustrated and anxious.

Not a good combination for falling asleep.

Go to bed only when your eyelids feel heavy.

2. Don't Worry in Bed

If you find yourself awake and worrying in bed - get out.

Tossing on your bed won't make you fall asleep.

Get out of bed.

Read. Meditate.

Or do something else till you feel sleepy.

Then get back in bed.

3. Wake Up at the Same Time Daily

Go to bed when you're sleepy.

But wake up at the same time every day.

Even on the weekends.

Listen to your body while going to sleep.

Listen to the alarm clock while waking up.

Most people do the opposite - and pay the price.

4. Don't Lose Sleep Over Poor Sleep

Do you know the height of irony?

I woke up today at 3.30 am and couldn't fall asleep. 😪🥱

But that's okay.

Everyone gets a bad night's sleep sometimes.

There's no point in losing sleep over the loss of sleep.

Worrying about poor sleep will only make things worse.

The next day feels rough. But trust your body.

It knows how to get enough sleep as long as you don't muddle it by worrying.

5. Exercise Regularly

Sleep happens because your body builds up sleep drive.

It's a built-up of the chemicals adenosine and melatonin in your body.

The longer you stay awake the stronger the drive.

The stronger the drive, the quicker you fall asleep.

You know what accelerates this sleep drive.

Strenuous exercise - both physical and mental.

Apart from the tons of health benefits, exercise also brings you a great sleep.

Don't skimp on this step.

6. Allow your Body to Unwind

Your body can't go from a fully functional state to an asleep state.

Follow the 3-2-1 rule to unwind.

No work in the last 3 hours before going to bed.

No food in the last 2 hours.

No screens in the last 1 hour.

Do this and your life will change.

7. Try Sleep Accessories and Supplements

Personally, I haven't tried sleep accessories and supplements.

But I found this thread really interesting.

@fatehshernu knows what he's talking about.

Give it a go:

https://twitter.com/fatehshernu/status/1450699887843045376

8. Don't Try to Sleep

You can't try to sleep.

The more effort you pour in, the more awake you become.

Stop being judgmental about your lack of sleep.

Stop worrying about how you won't be able to perform tomorrow.

Let it all go.

And sleep will come.

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