There's a direct correlation between sleep deprivation and an increase in stress and negative health effects – which leads to an unsuccessful day. Therefore, it's important to adopt some positive bedtime rituals to ensure you're making the most of your sleep.
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Compiled from The Independent, here is a list of six sleeping habits of unsuccessful people.
1) Forgetting to plan out the next day
Ensure that you have a smoother morning by creating a game plan for the next day. Unsuccessful people waste the night away without thinking of tomorrow at all. This disorganisation will likely carry into the next day. It is fine to plan things out on the fly every once in a while. However, if you really want to make the most of your time, sticking to a routine is a good idea.
2) Bringing technology into the bedroom
Unsuccessful people wreak havoc on their own sleep cycles by refusing to put away their phones before bed. Checking Twitter one last time isn't worth wrecking your Circadian rhythm. The Huffington Post cofounder, Arianna Huffington, advises everyone to turn off their screens before bed. The bright blue lights mess with your head and make it harder to fall asleep, according to writer Erin Brodwin. This also means switching over to paper books for any late-night reading.
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"It's kind of obvious, but it bears repeating: caffeine just before bed is never a good idea," says Arianna. When researching her book, The Sleep Revolution, she consulted numerous doctors, who recommended not consuming caffeine after 2 pm. "You know, I love my coffee, but now I have it in the morning," she adds.
4) Eating a late-night snack
Snacking within three hours of bedtime will also ruin your shut eye and make you fatter. “If we have a big meal and then go straight to bed, our sleep is not going to be as restorative because our digestive system is occupied digesting, instead of being able to slow down and recharge for the next day," states Arianna. She points to sugar as one of the worst late-night snacks and suggests, instead, something soothing like herbal tea.
5) Not getting enough sleep
Unsuccessful people might reason that they don't have enough time to get enough shut eye. They've got their priorities completely wrong. Getting enough sleep is imperative to your health. Numerous studies have linked poor sleeping habits with all sorts of health problems. For instance, Reuters previously reported that men who don't get enough sleep are more at risk for diabetes. And a recent study linked lack of sleep with Alzheimer's, Business Insider's Kevin Loria reported. Never forget that a good night's rest is crucial for your long-term health.
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7) Hitting the snooze button in the morning
You'd think that catching a few more minutes of sleep in the morning would leave you less tired during the day - but you'd be wrong. Business Insider previously reported that hitting snooze could leave you feeling groggier than if you just got up on time. So when the alarm yells at you, answer the call and head to the shower!
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