13 THINGS YOU SHOULD NEVER EVER DO BEFORE GOING TO BED!!! YOU MUST READ THIS IF YOU WANT TO LIVE LONGER!
When people say they can’t shut their mind off in bed, it’s often because they haven’t given themselves adequate time to relax in the hour or so beforehand. When you’re going from one distracting activity to another and not giving yourself time to sit back and reflect on your thoughts, it’s no wonder that your mind is racing when you finally climb into bed. Take at least 30 minutes before you head into your bedroom to put away anything that’s too stimulating, thought-provoking, or absorbing – anything from action-packed TV shows to work that you’ve brought home with you. Instead, focus on activities that relax you and bring closure to your evening, like making a to-do list and organizing your clothes for the next day.
8. Eating spicy/fatty foods
Having a large meal too close to bedtime can make falling asleep uncomfortable if you’re bloated or painfully full, Spicy or fatty foods may be particularly risky because they’re associated with acid reflux, which often rears its head when a person lies down at night. Ideally, you should have dinner at least two hours before going to sleep, to give your body enough time to begin digesting it. If you’re used to eating something right before bed, stick with sleep-promoting foods like simple carbs or a glass of milk.
7. Drinking alcohol
Alcohol tricks you into thinking you will sleep better because it often makes you drowsy and makes it easier to fall asleep. But as your body begins to metabolize the alcohol, REM sleep, the period where our sleep is most restorative, is reduced. Impaired REM sleep often leads to waking up tired and unable to concentrate. Also, alcohol is a diuretic and may make you have to go to the toilet to pee during the night. For most people, it’s okay to have a drink or two at night but try not to do so immediately before you sleep.
6. Smoking
Many people smoke to relax, but nicotine is a stimulant and can make insomnia worse, especially if you light up close to your bedtime. Nicotine withdrawal can also cause smokers to wake up earlier than they normally would in the morning.
5. Too much water
Staying hydrated is important, but it may not be the best strategy to drink a huge glass of water before bed or sleep with one water by your bed. This will only cause you to keep waking up to urinate. Instead, make sure you’re drinking plenty of water throughout the day—and always be sure to use the toilet before you head to bed, even if you don’t feel like you have to.
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