Why is Deep Sleep So Important?
Deep sleep is the time when our bodies are working hardest to recover, strengthening our minds and repairing our bodies from the previous day’s physical exertion. It’s no surprise that the people who often say they’re well rested have shown that they’ve had quality deep sleep.
Therefore, I trust you have tried going to bed early yesterday as part of the mission after knowing the importance of how sleep affects your life especially ‘Weight Loss’ and when it comes to overall wellness. If you are excited in improving your sleep, you should start by following the basics of what it takes for getting a better night’s rest:
a) Eat healthy
b) Exercise regularly
c) Avoid having dinner beyond 7pm
Above are the basics that are important for any lifestyle regardless of next-level sleep goals.
Here are a few ideas to try to improve your rest. Try out these 5 Easy and Powerful Ways:
#1 – POWER DOWN BRIGHT LIGHTS/SCREEN TIME AT LEAST AN HOUR BEFORE BED.
We mean it. We all have busy lives and our phones, tablets, computers and TVs call us for work or play 24⁄7. Removing the bright light and the stimulation will help ready your body for its sleep cycle.
#2 – STICK TO A SIMILAR BEDTIME EVERY NIGHT – EVEN ON WEEKENDS.
Better deep sleep is about becoming a better creature of habit. It doesn’t mean five days on and two days off. Keeping a consistent pattern for your body helps it stay in alignment and find the right cycle night after night.
#3 – FIND THE RIGHT TEMPERATURE FOR YOUR BEDROOM.
Some like it hot. Some like it cold. But physiology and science agree that the right median temperature for a body to rest at night is right around 67 degrees Fahrenheit (19.5 degrees Celsius).
#4 – NO BIG MEALS OR WORKOUTS TOO CLOSE TO BEDTIME.
We all live active lives and are pressed for time to hit the gym or eat before hitting the sack and starting a new day. But the effects of these active or ravenous nights are shown to disrupt sleep, and thus decrease the amount of deep sleep we get. Some say it’s best to avoid workouts 3 hours before bedtime.
#5 – DE-STRESS.
Easier said than done, of course. However, as you reduce your stress – whether through the help of breathing, meditation, stretching, acupuncture or lifestyle shifts, you can calm your mind and body and give yourself a higher chance at a better night’s rest.
Now that you have discovered the 5 Simple and Powerful Ways to help you get more deep sleep, START applying the ways tonight, and share with me next month on your bedtime achievements.
Summing it up:
Now that you have discovered the 5 Simple and Powerful Ways to help you get more deep sleep, START applying the ways tonight, and share with me next month on your bedtime achievements.
P/S: Do continue to follow our work at Farmz Asia in our quest to help you EAT RIGHT, LIVE RIGHT!
