Before you indulge in that midday siesta or grab just one more cup of coffee before the workday ends, read on to know how you can get better-quality sleep at night
If you find it impossible to make it through the day without taking multiple shots of caffeine or sneaking in a nap when you can, then it might have been a while since you last got some good quality shut-eye. Moreover, for many of us, getting enough hours of rest at night isn’t the only challenge; falling asleep proves to be a frequent struggle as well.
Much like sticking to a healthy diet and a consistent exercise regimen, getting a good night’s sleep requires a bit of time, effort, and a few changes in one’s lifestyle. Here are five habits that can help you get started in putting in the work for some better-quality snoozing:
Avoid napping
We, Filipinos, love our siesta. However, a midday nap can affect how soundly and how easily you can fall asleep at night. So it might be best to skip the siesta if you can help it. For days when fatigue takes over and a power nap is in order, be sure to get it in before 3pm and limit your nap to around 20 minutes, as longer naps can leave you feeling groggy.
