And drinking caffeine too late in the day.
No caffeinated drinks should be consumed 6h up to half a day before going to bed.
Limiting caffeine only to morning has had significant impact to how deep my sleep is and over time, improved energy levels from better sleep have noticable reduced the need for coffee all together.
Though can you elaborate a little more on what does the decompressing point. Like how it’s done?
The coffee thing depends on the person. I know some ADHD sufferers who say drinking coffee before sleep has made it much more peaceful.
Same thing for decompression. It depends on the person finding something which works for them. For me, it’s sudoku or crosswords. For others, it’s having a drink with friends and venting about the day. Or letting the tv run in the background. Or having a small lamp projecting stars on the ceiling. A long, warm bath. A walk in the dark through open spaces. Cuddling. Having sex. Etc.
It changes every time, but the idea remains the same, to remove the imprint of the day and allow the mind to move on.
Begrudgingly i agree, i wish it wasn’t like that, but sleep is important and shouldn’t be neglected.
Quality of sleep is also important and not decompressing before going to sleep will very much lower quality.
And drinking caffeine too late in the day. No caffeinated drinks should be consumed 6h up to half a day before going to bed.
Limiting caffeine only to morning has had significant impact to how deep my sleep is and over time, improved energy levels from better sleep have noticable reduced the need for coffee all together.
Though can you elaborate a little more on what does the decompressing point. Like how it’s done?
The coffee thing depends on the person. I know some ADHD sufferers who say drinking coffee before sleep has made it much more peaceful.
Same thing for decompression. It depends on the person finding something which works for them. For me, it’s sudoku or crosswords. For others, it’s having a drink with friends and venting about the day. Or letting the tv run in the background. Or having a small lamp projecting stars on the ceiling. A long, warm bath. A walk in the dark through open spaces. Cuddling. Having sex. Etc.
It changes every time, but the idea remains the same, to remove the imprint of the day and allow the mind to move on.
Also using a phone before trying to go to sleep degrades your ability and quality of sleep
I’d argue it’s a smaller effect than stress or anxiety will though. Can’t go to sleep when you’re edging a panic attack