A short or poor quality sleep can lead to intense general discomfort throughout the day. Have you ever felt that horrible sensation of being tired all day, exhausted from the moment you get out of bed until you go back to sleep?
If the lack of rest extends over several days, it will inevitably lead to disruptions in your work and social life, causing a significant decrease in physical and intellectual performance.
To avoid poor rest, it is necessary to control certain routine patterns that help obtain the best possible sleep:
-Environment: when sleeping, do it only in the room intended for it. Keep it quiet, comfortable, well-ventilated, and at an adequate temperature. Heavy rugs and curtains help reduce sounds and give the environment the darkness necessary to promote rest.
-The bedroom, only for sleeping: many people eat, read, watch TV, and even work in their bedroom. This is not advisable when the wake-sleep cycle shows some alteration. There is an unconscious relationship between the bedroom and rest, which, although we may think we can control it, is not always the case.
-The nap: many specialists maintain that it is necessary to reduce its duration to ensure better nighttime rest. Ideally, you should not sleep for more than 30 minutes.
-The posture: it is most recommended to sleep on your back, because our spine rests correctly on the mattress and it also facilitates better breathing. An intermediate option is sleeping on your side, a position that also allows good rest if done properly, frequently changing positions. The face-down position is the least advisable, as it modifies the curvature of the spine, because in order to breathe, the neck and back are kept slightly inverted during sleep hours.
With these and other considerations, you can get better benefit from your sleep hours, consequently enjoying a fuller day upon waking.
Source:
Pablo Javier Piacente
http://www.innatia.com
