Sleep Hygiene and its Importance
Sleep is a crucial biological process necessary for the body’s rest and repair. Today, with the increasing demands of modern life, increased workload, stress, increased screen time, and social media, sleep is neglected by many individuals. People are not aware or conscious of the significant impact of sleep on physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Thus, understanding and implementing Sleep Hygiene is critical to ensure quality sleep. What is Sleep hygiene? Sleep hygiene includes healthy habits, behaviours, and environmental factors to ensure high-quality, consistent, uninterrupted, and restorative sleep. Sleep hygiene includes - ● Maintaining a strict sleep routine - It is important to maintain a strict routine in going to bed and waking up at the same time every day, even on weekends. This helps set the body’s internal clock, i.e., circadian rhythm, and helps with a better quality of sleep. ● Avoiding caffeine later in the day - Avoid coffee, tea, and all caffeinated beverages i...