While many will be looking forward to an extra hour in their bed next Sunday, others find the clocks going back can disrupt their sleep schedule and the quality of their rest. A sleep expert has warned what NOT to do as the clocks go back this month While many will be looking forward to an extra hour in their bed next Sunday, others find the clocks going back can disrupt their sleep schedule and the quality of their rest. For many of us, the biggest issue with the clock changing is the stress it causes us. We need to put it in perspective when it comes to how it impacts our sleep timing. Most of us will lie in on a weekend, so the adjustment in wake-up time is not too noticeable. “One thing to consider though, is that on Sunday night don’t delay going to bed to fall asleep at your ‘normal’ time. Your normal time that night will be an hour later than the day before, so it’s important to go to bed when you feel sleepy. Additionally, getting natural light slightly later in your day on Sunday will help set your body clock and could help your body adjust to the change faster. Most of us will have adjusted after one or two nights If you’re worrying about getting to sleep, then try some self-care to relax before bed: This could be listening to calming music, reading a book, or taking a warm bath. Self-care habits include limiting your caffeinated drinks intake, exercising regularly, and no alcohol before bed. people who don’t have sleeping issues should naturally adapt to the change within a couple of days, if not sooner. it is also important to only go to bed when sleepy. He also suggests creating a better sleeping environment by ensuring your bedroom is quiet and dark. Pillows and mattresses should also be checked to make sure they are comfortable and don’t need to be changed. If you’re not using headphones, a speaker close to your bed will do the trick. Dr. Harris recommends placing it near enough to hear but not so close that music is blaring in your ears. Finally, while setting up the perfect soundscape, make your bedroom a sleep-friendly place in other ways, too. Keeping a cool, ambient temperature, installing blackout shades or curtains, and clearing excess clutter can set you up for deeper, sweeter rest
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Tuesday, December 3, 2024