How to sleep well? Good quality sleep

I spent my childhood wondering how people who can’t sleep can even exist. I’ve always been convinced that when we decide to sleep, we sleep without worries. Until the day I started preparing for my baccalaureate exam. I was stressed and worried. I discovered for the first time that I had trouble sleeping. I would lie for hours with my eyes closed, but without falling asleep.

I later understood over the years, and with a series of negative life experiences, that people can often have sleep problems, and that it’s essentially linked to their way of viewing and managing their problems in life.

I also discovered that sleep disorders are not incurable, and that with certain habits and actions, we can often guarantee good quality sleep.

Good Habits for a Good Night’s Sleep

There are a multitude of good habits and actions to consider to ensure good quality sleep:

– Set your sleep schedule: try to always go to bed at the same time so your brain is accustomed to sleep time and is more responsive.

– Avoid screens before bed: avoid the brightness and varied content of screens before bed as they keep the brain wide awake and are harmful to the eyes.

– Move mealtimes away from sleeptime: avoid heavy meals just before bedtime as digestion will disrupt your sleep. Also avoid stimulating drinks like tea and coffee hours before bedtime.

– Think positively: try not to think about problems or worries you encountered during the day. Don’t talk to negative people and especially don’t watch negative content in the hours before going to sleep. Instead, try to think about good times in the past or your future dreams to soothe your mind before going to sleep.

A good environment for a good night’s sleep

A good night’s sleep requires a list of good conditions:

– A good bed and a good pillow: Your bed should be comfortable and spacious (the mattress should be neither too soft nor too hard). The best choice is certainly a medical bed, which ensures that your back is always in the right position during your sleep. This will prevent back pain when you wake up. A good pillow is also highly recommended to prevent neck pain, especially for stressed people.

– A good bedroom temperature, suitable sheets and blankets: Your bedroom should be neither cold nor hot. You should adjust the temperature according to the season, or simply make sure you have the necessary blankets.

– A good dose of light/darkness: The best thing to do is to ensure almost complete darkness in your room. This is beneficial for the quality of your sleep.

– Silence for a comfortable sleep: Make sure there are no sources of noise such as TVs, watches, etc. Don’t forget to close the windows to avoid early morning noises (birds, vehicles, etc.).

– Comfortable clothing: Nothing is better than feeling comfortable in your clothes, especially when it comes to sleeping comfortably. Avoid clothing that is too tight, hot, or has buttons. Also, avoid wearing gloves, socks, or hats while sleeping.