Can't sleep at night? EASY ways to induce sleep without popping a pill

What to do when you cannot sleep? Find Out.

Updated on May 09, 2019  |  12:01 PM IST |  1.9M

Is it 4 AM in the night and you just cannot close your eyes?

If you often find yourself lying in your bed thinking about random things rather than actually sleeping, you need a system reboot. Sleep is one of the most important things and if you do not sleep well, it hampers with both mental and physical stability.

Crying in frustration and waking up with what feels like a bad hangover will not solve the issue. However, we have a few tips that will help induce sleep.

Use your bed for what it’s meant for

Your bed should be a sacred and an intimate place. Bringing your work to bed can only affect your sleep by affecting the environment and sleep quality.

Establish a bedtime routine

Going to bed at the same time every day can be really helpful. Your brain will immediately adapt to the scheduling making it easier to induce sleep.

Relax before sleeping

Taking up an activity like reading before bedtime can relax your nerves. This helps you sleep than tossing and turning all night long.

Make sure that your stomach is relaxed

If you have eaten spicy or acidic food before bed, it could become the reason for your sleep deprivation. It is important that all body activities have calmed for a fruitful night of sleep.

Avoid Caffeinated products before bed

Try avoiding coffee and energy drinks at least 6 hours before bedtime. Caffeine makes it harder to sleep at night creating a cycle.

Avoid Technology

The light from your gadgets awakes your brain right before bed. Brightly lit screens can also mislead your brain into thinking it's time to wake up. Avoid using these gadgets atleast 20 minutes before hitting the bed.

These techniques have surely made an impact on our sleep schedule. What do you do when you can’t sleep? Let us know in the comments section below.

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