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Fifth Tip: Take Care of Your Health and Boost Your Vital Energy
Start by getting a full check-up from your doctor. Just because you don’t feel any pain doesn’t mean you’re free from illnesses. Every illness uses up your body’s resources, meaning the regeneration and rejuvenation processes during the night won’t be as effective as they should be. This makes your sleep feel heavy and restless. Additionally, the less active you are during the day, the harder it becomes to fall asleep and stay asleep. Most sleep-related issues stem from this imbalance. Your body struggles to use all the energy it has accumulated throughout the day, and as a result, it resists sleep, retaining excess energy. Therefore, find time and choose an activity that will help you expend your energy during the day.
Sixth Tip: Sleep on a Firm Surface
At night, your body needs to stretch. Bones and joints can only stretch when lying on a firm surface. This is especially important for your spine. Here’s a simple insight: our bodies evolved over thousands of years without soft mattresses. For true regeneration, your body needs to sleep on firm surfaces. If you prefer soft pillows and mattresses, you’re choosing comfort over rejuvenation. Carefully consider what works best for you and make an informed decision.
Seventh Tip: Make Your Bedroom a Welcoming Place
The temperature in your bedroom should be around 20ºC (68ºF) for comfort. Ensure it’s completely dark and quiet during the night. Before bedtime, ventilate the room well. Ideally, the bedroom should have micro-ventilation while you sleep, ensuring a constant flow of fresh air. For the bedroom decor, choose warm, soothing colors to help bring you into balance before sleep. Turn off all electronic devices—though in sleep mode, they emit electromagnetic radiation that disrupts your rest.
Eighth Tip: Learn to Sleep Bare
Sleeping without clothes can improve your sleep quality. Even the most comfortable clothing can disrupt blood circulation during sleep, slowing down the body’s recovery processes.
These are the key recommendations that can help you sleep well within six hours. The sooner you start applying these habits, the faster you'll fall asleep and the more energy you'll have the following day. As for insomnia, as mentioned before, its main cause is the lack of daily physical activity. The more energy you expend throughout the day, the faster you'll fall asleep at night. A simple 15-minute walk or a warm relaxing shower before bed can also help you sleep faster.
What is Good Sleep? Read Part 1 here.
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