ways to sleep

1. Many of you would have problems related to sleep routine during this lockdown
period.
Sleep is a critical biological process, and the truth is that it’s always important.
 Sleepempowers an effective immune system.
 Sleepheightens brain function.
 Sleepenhances mood.
 Sleepimproves mental health
Ways to sleep better:
1. Maintain routine sleepschedule (Wake up and hit the sack (sleep) at same
time)
2. Avoid Screenbefore bedtime at least 2 hours prior to bed time. The blue light
screen (TV/laptop/phone) lowers melatonin level (The hormone melatonin plays
a role in your natural sleep-wake cycle.).You can also use blue light filter.
3. Get it black out (Switch off lights). The photoreceptors in skin releases
melatonin in complete darkness.
4. Decrease body temperature. Sleep in well ventilated place and wear loose
clothes.
5. Say no to caffeine (tea, coffee, soft drinks). The Caffeine has half-life of 5
hours in blood, so it is advisable to have caffeine drinks at least 6 hours prior to
bed time.
6. Calmto your Inner Chatter (Meditation). Relax your hands, thighs and focus
on breathing for 10 minutes.
Source: https://www.sleepfoundation.org/