5 ways to sleep better

If you were told sleeping naked would help you get that beauty sleep, how long would it take you to discard those clothes and dive into bed naked?

Getting a good sleep helps improve your overall health and well-being. According to WikiHow adequate sleep gives your body time and energy to recover from the previous day’s stress, and helps you to stay sharp and focused throughout the coming day. If you’ve already figured out how to fall asleep, but you’re having trouble getting good sleep through the night (e.g., you’re tossing, turning, waking up more than once), there’s a lot you can do to ensure a peaceful night’s slumber!

Here are five tips to get that beauty sleep you seek after:

1) Sleep naked. According to sleep specialists at the Cleveland Sleep Clinic, sleeping in the nude helps you regulate your temperature.

Get a comfortable temperature using blankets or duvet (of suitable warmth), sheets, and pillows. It is usually best to be slightly on the cool side.

Preferably sleep with your arms and head out from under the bedclothes, unless the room is very cold.

Keep an extra blanket right next to the bed, just in case you get cold at night. Don’t forget your feet—–cold feet can keep you awake!

If you prefer to wear pajamas because they’re more comfortable, loose cotton pajamas are best as they typically breathe more easily than other fabrics.

2) Take a nice warm bath or shower in the evening. As well as relaxing you, afterwards your body will cool down, which helps you sleep.

3) Sleep in a different position. Changing your sleeping position can make a huge difference in the quality of your sleep. When you go to sleep, or if you wake up in the middle of the night, make a conscious effort to follow these guidelines until it becomes habitual:

Keep your body in a “mid-line” position, where both your head and neck are kept roughly straight.

Avoid sleeping on your stomach. It’s difficult to maintain the proper position, and it is more likely to cause aches and pains. If you wish to sleep on your stomach, put your pillow under your hips instead of under your head.

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4) Use a suitable pillow. If it’s too thin, your head will tilt backwards, which is uncomfortable. Likewise, don’t stack your pillows so that your head is propped at an angle.

Try placing a pillow between your legs if you sleep on your side. This will support your hips and make this position more comfortable.

Try placing a pillow under your legs if you sleep on your back.

5) Reduce your light exposure an hour or two before bed. Bright light close to bedtime can disrupt your body’s internal clock. It’s one of the primary clues to the body that it’s either sleep time, or waking time.

If your home is brightly lit late at night, turn off lights you do not need.

Stop watching TV and using your tablet or phone at least two hours before bedtime too.

Eliminate all sources of light in your bedroom. This includes windows, LED clocks, computer lights, cable boxes, and other devices with lights (unless they’re very dim). You can cover them with heavy paper; cloth covers, masking tape, or just unplug them. Not only will you get a good night’s sleep, you’ll save electricity.

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