6 Essential Sleep Hygiene Tips

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17 Mar 2025

Paying attention to your sleep hygiene is a must if you want better sleep. A set of rules that you follow in a disciplined manner prior to hitting the bed can significantly change your life. 


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Here are 6 tips to ensure better sleeping hygiene: 


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Schedule
Maintain a regular sleep and wakeup schedule. Human bodies have an internal clock. Do not confuse it by aletring your timings.


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Limit electronics
Avoid electronic devices at least an hour before bedtime. Blue light can interfere with the production of melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep.


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Food close to bedtime
Consuming food close to bedtime can cause issues like indigestion and acid reflux, thereby ruining your sleep.


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Strenuous activity
Avoid doing any heavy or strenous activity prior to bed as the adrenaline would not allow you to sleep.


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Avoid caffeine, alcohol
Minimise your consumption of caffeine and alcohol before bedtime. These substances can disrupt your circadian rhythm.


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Perfect bedroom ambience
Maintain the perfect bedroom temperature (your preference) and ensure that the room is dark.


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