Adequate rest is vital for relieving the stress accumulated in the body and mind. If you are unable to sleep on time, you will not be able to wake up early and your mind will eventually feel tired and exhausted. Also you will gradually deteriorate your health condition if you are unable to sleep for at least 7 to 8 hours at a stretch. Moreover, the quality of sleep also matters. So what is the factor that mainly affects the quality of our sleep?
Studies have suggested that negative thoughts are the main reason that not only distorts a person’s sleeping pattern but also affects the quality of sleep. Sleeping is the best solution to relieve the stress but if you indulge in thinking negatively before sleeping, then you will probably invite more and more stress.
Thinking about your embarrassing moments, about the work load faced today and the struggle you need to do tomorrow, etc can trigger negative feelings in your mind and if you think this way quite often, you are very much prone to suffer from insomnia and depression.
If you really want to save yourself from loss of sleep, then read the 8 easy ways to avoid negative vibes before sleeping:
1. Sleep Earlier Than Usual
Many studies have revealed that people who sleep late or who sleep inadequately are more prone to think negatively. So if you are not sleeping sound for 7 to 8 hours or sleeping late, then you need to hit the bed earlier than usual. By shifting your sleeping schedule by half an hour or so, you will tend to get adequate rest. Make sure that you try your best to stay consistent in your routine. Make your body habitual to sleeping at a particular time and make sure you sleep after 2 hours of having food and caffeine or the caffeine will postpone the activation of sleep hormones.