{"id":28377,"date":"2019-02-25T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-02-25T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/restonic.com\/sin-categorizar\/why-cant-i-sleep"},"modified":"2024-04-09T13:04:23","modified_gmt":"2024-04-09T17:04:23","slug":"why-cant-i-sleep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/restonic.com\/es\/blog-es\/why-cant-i-sleep","title":{"rendered":"Why Can’t I Sleep?"},"content":{"rendered":"

8 bleary-eyed reasons why sleep is eluding you \u2013 and how to sleep better!<\/h2>\n

\"whyChatting with a friend over coffee, she tells you she\u2019s worried about you. You\u2019re working too hard and she can see the stress \u2013 and lack of sleep \u2013 in your eyes. Don\u2019t you know people who sleep less than 6 hours a night die younger? The interaction is mildly upsetting but quickly forgotten as you head back to work.<\/p>\n

At 4 am, you find yourself staring at the clock, worrying about the sleep you\u2019re not getting\u2026And what it might be doing to your health.<\/p>\n

The truth is that most of us are sleep deprived. We work late into the night and jump back into the game early in the morning, accepting that being tired is a natural state. Our days are so tightly scheduled that we\u2019ve forgotten what it feels like to be well-rested and wide awake.<\/p>\n

As work and technology get more tangled into our personal lives, sleep time is sacrificed to make everything else fit. And the more sleep we give away, the more we worry about not getting enough. Sadly, thinking and worrying about sleep is the fastest route to insomnia<\/a>, not a good night\u2019s sleep.<\/p>\n

Sleep is a nightly event, not a task<\/h2>\n

There are a million reasons why we\u2019re not sleeping well. If any of these sleep saboteurs have taken up residence in your life, time to put up the eviction notice.<\/p>\n

1. Too much light in your bedroom<\/h3>\n

Humans sleep at night for a reason. During sleep, your body produces a hormone called melatonin<\/a>, which makes you feel sleepy and lowers your body temperature for more comfortable sleep. Whether it\u2019s sunlight, a bright alarm clock or your smart phone beside your bed \u2013 too much light is a problem.\u00a0Fast fix. Learn more about the best lighting for your bedroom<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

2. Too warm in your bedroom<\/h3>\n

Our bodies naturally cool as we sleep. Ever tried to fall asleep on a hot summer night? It goes against that cooling down process our bodies need to deliver a healthy night\u2019s sleep. Bedroom temperature<\/a> can be the difference between a sound night of sleep and a fitful night that leaves you tired the next day.\u00a0Fast fix. Crack open your window or place a fan beside your bed. Just be sure the fan\u2019s not pointed directly at you \u2013 being too cold can affect sleep<\/a> just as much as being too warm.<\/strong><\/p>\n

3. Too much exercise too late in the day<\/h3>\n

This one is controversial. Rule of thumb has always been to exercise earlier in the day, leaving your evenings to wind down and relax. \u201cBut any exercise is better than none, for sleep and health, according to USAToday.com<\/a>. \u201cWe have very busy lives now. For a lot of people evening is the most convenient time.\u00bb\u00a0Fast fix. Shuffle the timing, intensity and type of workout on different days to see what feels right for you and your sleep health.<\/strong><\/p>\n

4. Too much to drink (alcohol) \u2013 too late in the evening<\/h3>\n

A glass of wine during dinner or in the early evening can help unkink all those knots in the neck. Trouble is, alcohol before bed<\/a> dehydrates us and jumbles our REM sleep, which can lead to a restless night\u2019s sleep.\u00a0Fast fix. Watch this video on WebMD \u2013 Why can\u2019t I drink before bed?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

5. Too much caffeine<\/h3>\n

Caffeine myths<\/a> may make you worry about indulging in even one cup because, the truth is, caffeine lives in your system for a long time. A very long time. Ten hours after a cup of coffee, 75% of it will be gone but the remaining 25% may interfere with sleep \u2013 especially if you indulged later in the day.\u00a0Fast fix. If you follow your bliss with a coffee in hand, do it before noon.<\/strong><\/p>\n

6. Too much heavy eating before bed<\/h3>\n

That rack of lamb might have sounded like a good idea when you started cooking it at 9 am but if you\u2019re only getting around to eating it at 9 pm, it\u2019s going to keep you awake. Protein takes a lot of energy to digest and that keeps your digestive system wide awake and working hard when you\u2019re trying to sleep. Fast fix. Eat dinner earlier and if you\u2019re hungry before bed, grab a low-carb bedtime snack<\/a> like a peanut butter smoothie, a banana or a handful of walnuts.<\/strong><\/p>\n

7. Too much late-night TV<\/h3>\n

When you\u2019re staring listlessly at the clock at 4 am, it\u2019s tempting to get up and watch TV to pass the time. But don\u2019t do it. TV stimulates a whole lot of brain activity and the light it emits is like waving a red flag in front of your brain \u2013 time to wake up. Fast fix. Nix the TV and grab a book instead.<\/strong><\/p>\n

8. Too much late-night stressing<\/h3>\n

When stress is standing between you and a good night\u2019s sleep, it\u2019s easy to get caught in a loop that never seems to end. Worrying robs you of peace of mind when you should be sleeping, which creates more worry and stress. Fast fix. When you wake up and find your mind wandering down a thorny path, stop yourself. Grab a book, make a warm glass of milk or meditate \u2013 train your brain to not think too much at night.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Getting a good night\u2019s sleep can become an overwhelming stress if it\u2019s out of reach. And lack of sleep could be a sign that there\u2019s something else (medically) going on \u2013 which means it\u2019s time for professional help. Don\u2019t hesitate to contact a sleep doctor<\/a> if you\u2019re concerned.<\/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