A recent study shows that about 1 in 4 teens has trouble sleeping. Lack of sleep can affect everything from our emotions to how well we focus on tasks like driving. It can even cause headaches, stomachaches, or other physical problems.
How can we get the sleep we need? Here are some ideas:
1. BE ACTIVE DURING THE DAY.
You've probably noticed how much running around little kids do - and how soundly they sleep. Take a tip from a toddler and get at least 60 minutes of exercise a day. Physical activity can decrease stress and help people feel more relaxed. Just don't work out too close to bedtime because exercise can wake you up before it slows you down.
2. AVOID ALCOHOL AND DRUGS.
Lots of people think that alcohol or drugs will make them relaxed and drowsy, but that's not the case. Drugs and alcohol disrupt sleep, increasing a person's chance of waking up in the middle of the night.
3. SAY GOOD NIGHT TO ELECTRONICS.
Experts recommend using the bedroom for sleep only. If you can't make your bedroom a tech-free zone, at least shut everything down an hour or more before lights out. Nothing says, "Wake up, something's going on!" like the buzz of a text or the ping of an IM.
4. KEEP A SLEEP ROUTINE.
Going to bed at the same time every night helps the body expect sleep. Creating a set bedtime routine can enhance this relaxation effect. So unwind every night by reading, listening to music, spending time with a pet, writing in a journal, playing Sudoku, or doing anything else that relaxes you.
5. EXPECT A GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP.
Stress can trigger insomnia, so the more you agonize about not sleeping, the greater the risk you'll lie awake staring at the ceiling. Instead of worrying that you won't sleep, remind yourself that you can. Say, "Tonight, I will sleep well" several times during the day. It can also help to practise breathing exercises or gentle yoga poses before bed.
6. EVERYONE HAS A SLEEPLESS NIGHT ONCE IN A WHILE.
But if you regularly have trouble sleeping an you think it's affecting your mood or performance, talk to your doctor.
Courtesy: NST20080904
I guess I should follow some of the ideas which might help me with my-sleepless-mood right now. Bukan juga tidak dapat tidur but sengaja tidak mau tidur ikut rutin. The result, thru all the day, me-turn-into-zombi-kampung-pisang hahahaha. Luckily TGIF so take my sweet nap but tau2 ja lah the environment tidak begitu memberansangkan (opis).
Aiyo so pemalas lah me, keep on counting bila mau balik.
Dunno lah what to buy for break fast, my bro will balik kampung today. I rarely cook eventhough me love to cook but don't have the mood to cook lah during ramadhan, me only eat small portion ja and dont mention about sahur lah cause me still in dream land hahahaha.
Aiyo so pemalas lah me, keep on counting bila mau balik.
Dunno lah what to buy for break fast, my bro will balik kampung today. I rarely cook eventhough me love to cook but don't have the mood to cook lah during ramadhan, me only eat small portion ja and dont mention about sahur lah cause me still in dream land hahahaha.
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