The Hygiene of Sleep - Part 1

Lack of sleep is one of the most common problems in our daily lives. Our modern lifestyles have force us to stay up too late and get up too early. We have disrupted our sleep with our work, entertainment and even drugs, and our sleep patterns have been spoiled due to various late night activities. Below are some of the key points to getting a good sleep. Sleep is essential for the proper function of your daily lives. The tips given in this section are known to most of us but we still tend to ignore them. • A disciplined bedtime: - Your mind gets used to the time you sleep and wake up in the morning. Try your best to obey this rule of sleeping, as it is an essential factor of getting good sleep. • Avoid sleeping during the day: - If you sleep during the day, then your body will not be tired enough to sleep during the night. This will not only disrupt your sleep pattern, but also rob you of energy during the next day. Most people feel sleepy during the afternoon, after a heavy lunch. Thus, try taking a small nap of 45 minutes to an hour.