{"id":59694,"date":"2021-03-28T16:00:18","date_gmt":"2021-03-28T08:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/?p=59694"},"modified":"2021-03-25T18:08:29","modified_gmt":"2021-03-25T10:08:29","slug":"things-to-do-to-improve-your-sleep-pattern","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/2021\/03\/28\/things-to-do-to-improve-your-sleep-pattern\/","title":{"rendered":"Beating Bedtime Blues: Tips for Better Sleep"},"content":{"rendered":"

Most Filipinos love taking a short nap in the afternoon called siesta<\/em>,\u00a0<\/em>usually after eating lunch. But did you know that taking a nap in the afternoon isn’t advisable at all? Doing so may cause nighttime sleeping problems.<\/p>\n

Speaking of that,\u00a0many people struggle to have a good night’s sleep, especially here in the new normal, due to the uncertainties and anxieties brought by the coronavirus. But those things are just the tip of the iceberg: there are lots of other stuff\u00a0one should factor in. If you’re getting sick of tossing and turning in the wee hours of the night,\u00a0follow these tips to improve the quality of your\u00a0sleep.<\/p>\n

Your Lifestyle Matters<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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For starters, assess your lifestyle.\u00a0We humans are “creatures of habits,” and have behavioral\u00a0patterns that determine and affect our lives. Aside from potentially developing sleep disorders and anxiety, having unhealthy\u00a0habits may also lead to other complications\u00a0later in life.\u00a0More\u00a0often than not, people do not pay attention closely\u00a0to\u00a0their sleeping patterns and its effects to our bodies. Hence, a healthy lifestyle and good sleep go hand in hand with having a strong body.<\/p>\n

We sleep\u00a0seven to\u00a0eight hours a day on average. However, longer sleeping hours does not necessarily equate to having a good one. This is\u00a0where food comes into play as proper diet\u00a0is essential\u00a0to having a good night’s sleep. According to research,\u00a0avoiding\u00a0products\u00a0with caffeine and alcohol will help\u00a0you sleep better. Skipping heavy meals and physical activities, and not drinking fluids, especially water, an hour or two before\u00a0hitting the bed are proven to be beneficial too. It is also advisable to exercise or walk in the morning to help your body set its\u00a0body clock.<\/p>\n

You can also\u00a0improve and monitor your lifestyle by using a healthy lifestyle app<\/a>, like Fabulous: Self Care<\/a>. This app, which aims to help you build healthy habits, takes a holistic approach that motivates you to be more productive. You\u2019ll maximize energy levels, find more focus, lose weight, sleep better, among other great things by simply\u00a0following the app\u2019s prompts.<\/p>\n

Bedtime Routines Make It or Break It<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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While everyone has their own way\u00a0to\u00a0invite sleep, having an effective bedtime routine helps your body recognize when it’s time to rest. Here are a few things you can\u00a0include in your routine to get more sleep:<\/p>\n