Get Better Sleep 5 Powerful New Tips From Research
Ever have trouble getting to sleep? Or staying asleep? Or you get plenty of shut-eye but you're not refreshed? Everyone wants to get better sleep. But sleep trouble is incredibly common. And feeling tired the next day isn't the half of it. By not getting enough sleep you're reducing your IQ. Via Brain Rules 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School, And losing "beauty sleep" really does make you less attractive. Seriously. Want to be miserable? Being tired actually makes it harder to be happy. Via NurtureShock, And if that's not enough, lack of sleep could contribute to an early death. Via Night School, We need answers before sundown. So I figured I'd call somebody who has them. Richard Wiseman is professor of psychology at the University of Hertfordshire and the bestselling author of many books including Night School Wake up to the power of sleep. On his YouTube channel he has a number of great videos including this one on sleep tips. Richard is going to tell you the 1 mistake you make when it comes to sleep, how to take awesome naps, how to get more quality sleep and the surprising secret to why you wake up in the middle of the night. And much more. If you're not too tired to keep reading, let's get to it, , If you're already exhausted, here's the main takeaway you need from this interview, Your smartphone is the devil. Your iPad is Lucifer. Your TV cackles with glee when you have insomnia. They all give off blue light that your brain mistakes for sunshine. And that tells your grey blob it's time to wake up, not go to bed. Stay away from them during the hour before you try to nod off. Here's Richard, So your smartphone is the devil? Okay, not really. In fact, sometimes it can be the best friend your sleep schedule has. Huh?, When you're dealing with jet lag, I encourage you to indulge in all the blue light device bliss you so urgently crave. They can help shift your circadian rhythm forward. Awesome, right? Your phone has a new feature you didn't even know about. Here's Richard, To learn the 4 things astronauts can teach you about a good night's sleep, click here., Okay, modern technology is a double-edged sword. What else are you doing wrong?, , Just like a good morning routine is incredibly powerful, one before bed is a game changer as well. First step?, No booze. It seems like it helps but it's actually a big no-no. Here's Richard, Richard says thinking positive thoughts before you go to bed is helpful and can promote good dreams. One of the biggest things that causes insomnia is thatanxiety about getting to bed. When those awful thoughts start running through your head at night, try this little game. Here's Richard, Worrying keeping you awake? Richard says to keep a pad and pen by the bed and write those thoughts down to dismiss them. Mindfulness training can help with this too so give meditation a try. Here's how., Join over 190,000 readers. Get a free weekly update via email here. Related posts, 5 Scientific Secrets To Naps That Will Make You Happier And Smarter, 4 Things Astronauts Can Teach You About A Good Night's Sleep, These Six Things Will Bring You A Great Night's Sleep