The Importance of a Bedtime Routine: How it Can Improve Your Sleep and Overall Health

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In my previous post, I shared about how drinking warm water early in the morning is good for us humans and shared some of its benefits as well. I hope that you guys have started practicing that act and hopefully, you will enjoy some of the benefits it comes with. Today we shall be looking at another interesting topic which is how to create a bedtime routine to ensure you have a better sleep. We have in this world millions of individuals having difficulties when it comes to getting a good sleep, turning and tossing around in bed trying to fall asleep. If you are found to be one of such people, worry no more, your cure is to have a bedtime routine and this would help you.

You might be wondering what a bedtime routine is all about, right? It’s a series of activities that one does to signal to one’s body that it is time to sleep. It is training that one needs to undergo, and constant practice will help focus the body on a particular routine that triggers the body to fall asleep.

Why do you Need a Bedtime Routine?

You might be wondering why you need a bedtime routine. Okay, so I will share some of the benefits of this practice with you all in this post. The first is that it triggers your body to go to sleep. Once you have a bedtime routine, it becomes easier for you to fall asleep and stay asleep.

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In addition, having a bedtime routine helps control your body’s internal clock. It also improves quality sleep by making you feel rejuvenated and refreshed after waking up. Having a bedtime routine in place also aids in relaxation, reducing stress and worries.

How to create a Bedtime routine

Below are some steps to follow to have a bedtime routine that will help you get a good quality sleep at night.

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• Have a consistent sleeping and waking up time and make sure you abide by it no matter the day. Don’t oversleep past your waking time and also don’t overstay awake past your sleeping time even if it’s a weekend.
• Next, try to always wind down at least 30 minutes before your bedtime. You can try any of these relaxing activities such as meditation, deep breathing, or reading.
• In addition, try to always avoid stimulating activities such as using electronic devices, engaging in intense conversations, and also watching television. These activities are stinging we find ourselves the most engaged in during bedtime.
• Make sure your room is made a sleep-conducive place during bedtime. Avoid light, noise, and any unpleasant distractions during bedtime to have a good sleep.
• Avoid eating heavy meals or caffeine-containing food during times close to bedtime.

These steps are easy to follow and trust me I know it might be difficult to practice at the start, especially with the avoidance of stimulating activities lol 😆 because a lot of us are found guilty when it comes to that. As they say, practice makes a man perfect, let’s try to practice them bit by bit and in a few weeks we can catch up up with a good bedtime routine as needed.

Thank you all for your time and attention in reading my post. I am looking forward to seeing you all in my subsequent posts.

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