{"id":28368,"date":"2023-10-28T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-28T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/restonic.com\/sin-categorizar\/worst-night-sleep"},"modified":"2024-04-09T12:54:36","modified_gmt":"2024-04-09T16:54:36","slug":"worst-night-sleep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/restonic.com\/es\/better-sleep-es\/worst-night-sleep","title":{"rendered":"Your WORST Night\u2019s Sleep"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"7If sleep isn\u2019t important to you, these tips will help you up your no-sleep arting game!<\/h2>\n

In many ways, sleep is a lot like your morning commute. Even when you\u2019ve got a full tank of gas and you\u2019ve allowed extra time, you\u2019re still at the mercy of traffic congestion and accidents. It\u2019s the same way with sleep \u2013 some nights will be smoother than others.<\/p>\n

Considering that more than a third of us regularly struggle to find a good night\u2019s sleep, it\u2019s clear we\u2019re not exactly achieving success in the sleep department. In fact, some of us have become pros at not sleeping. Think we\u2019re joking? Log onto Facebook or Twitter and count how many of your friends brag about how little they slept the night before. Since when did sleep deprivation evolve from torture to a badge of honor?<\/p>\n

Setting the stage for tired mornings\u2026<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re tired (pardon the pun) of missing out on the non-sleeping competition that\u2019s taking place online and in offices everywhere, listen up. We\u2019ve gathered 7 cheats to get you to the top of the Worst Night\u2019s Sleep<\/a> Competition. Using just one of these will set you up for success. Use all of them and you may even achieve super elite non-sleeper status.<\/p>\n

For those about to not-sleep, we salute you.<\/p>\n

\"71. Adopt loosey goosey bedtime rules<\/strong>.<\/strong> Go to bed at a different time every night. Store your phone face-up beside your bed, leaving the ringer on high, text and social media notifications turned on as well. While you\u2019re at it, install a TV in the bedroom and fall asleep with it on each night.<\/p>\n

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\"72. Don\u2019t slow down until you fall down<\/strong>. <\/strong>No need to read quietly or soak in the tub before bed. And remember to pick a fight with your spouse or kids later in the evening to drive your blood pressure up. Just to ensure relaxation is far from reach.<\/p>\n

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\"73. Drink to excess nightly<\/strong>. <\/strong>A drink with dinner may help you uncoil from the day\u2019s stress but maybe you\u2019d like another before bed. Go ahead and indulge. Drinking before bed might help you fall asleep but it\u2019s a sure-fire way to guarantee a midnight wake-up call too.<\/p>\n

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\"74. Take sleep medication<\/strong>. <\/strong>Sure there\u2019s been lots written lately about the dangerous morning-after effects of sleep aides<\/a> but pay no heed. On second thought, as a pro non-sleeper, this one goes against your goal so think twice before indulging.<\/p>\n

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\"75. Exercise before bed<\/strong>.<\/strong> Sleep experts say strenuous exercise 3 hours before bed can make it hard for your body to relax into sleep. Sign up for a boxing class or plan your marathon training later in the evening. Skip the shower before bed for bonus points.<\/p>\n

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\"76. Ignore your old mattress<\/strong>. <\/strong>If you want to be a pro non-sleeper, ignore your lumpy, sagging mattress (and the back pain it causes). \u201cSimilar to your favorite old chair or worn pair of shoes, your mattress can still feel somewhat comfortable long after it has lost its ability to provide your body with the proper support and comfort it needs,\u201d advises the Better Sleep Council<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\"77. Watch scary shows on TV<\/strong>. <\/strong>Make some popcorn and watch back to back Homeland and Mentalist episodes before bed. You\u2019ll be sleeping sitting on the edge of your bed all night \u2013 literally.<\/p>\n

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If, on the other hand, you\u2019re actively seeking a good night\u2019s sleep, learn how to get a better night\u2019s sleep<\/a> \u2013 starting tonight!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Rest well & wake up ready to go!<\/h2>\n

Better sleep gives rise to better mornings, bringing your goals into focus and dreams within reach. Hungry for more sleep info? Dig into these posts:<\/p>\n