In worklife, a healthy mind produces better ideas and yields satisfaction. And a better day often starts after a good sleep. In this article we present tips and techniques for a sound and satisfying sleep.
1. Sleep is a ‘Life process’: Sleep replenishes our physical and cognitive resources. Sleep deficiency causes fatigue and enhances perception of pain. The pain contributes to insomnia and this becomes a cycle. Sleep has a restorative function and must not be treated as optional.
2. Quality matters: quality of sleep can be attributed by freshness and energy levels you experience when you wake up, and not by the hours spent. Ideally, 6-8 hours sleep can be sufficient for the majority of people.
3. Enter the bedroom only when you feel sleepy: Don't eat, worry, or argue in the bedroom. For some, mild music is useful.
4. Do not engage yourself with stress when you are trying to sleep: If you must, walk out of the bedroom, pick up a pen and pad and write down your problem areas and action plans. Return to bed only when you are sleepy.
5. Conditions such as anxiety, depression, stress and chronic pain need to be addressed to get a relief from chronic insomnia. Breathing exercise and mild workout during the day is vital for good sleep.
6. Take the word of Experts: Look for the cause of your insomnia. Don't just take a pill for it and ignore the cause. Behavioral changes yield better results than medication.
7. Physical inactivity and restlessness caused by ongoing major medical illness such as heart disease or chronic pain resulting from physical and psychological conditions cause insomnia. Consult medical expert if you are insomniac for a long period of time.
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