The Fundamental Tips For A Good Night's Sleep
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During my time in sixth form as a boarding school student I really struggled with getting a good night’s sleep. I vividly remember staff banging on my door in the mornings to make sure I was awake. Moving onto university and the days were no different. 9am lectures were a nightmare in my mind, in my head there was no way I could function that early. I would essentially start my day from lunchtime onwards.
Skip forward to now and there has been a massive shift in how much I value my sleep. Frequent movement, eating well and having a positive mindset all interlink together and help you feel your absolute best – the amount and quality of sleep you give yourself also plays a crucial part. It is no surprise The Healthy Living Store has described each of these elements as being '1 of 4 pillars of health’, as the positive change in eating habits, love for exercising, healthy mindset and valuable sleep has indeed affected my overall quality of life in the last 2 years.
Here are some of my top tips for getting the Zzz’s in at the end of the day:
And lastly, the most importantLY, BREATHE. Deep and slow breaths. Try abdominal breathing - focus on the expansion of your belly when breathing and put less emphasis on just your chest doing all the work, as many of us have the tendency of breathing with only our chest during the day. This breathing technique at night can also be a form of meditation before bed.
Sleep is not something we can skip or catch up on. These days I make sure I get my 8 hours every night. If you practise healthy habits daily your body will naturally produce melatonin – helping you to feel sleepy before the clock strikes 12 and giving you a restful night. Result: you’ll wake up feeling refreshed and will have the energy to do your best with whatever you have in store for yourself that day!
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