10 Small Habits That Fixed My Sleep 😴

in STEEM FOR BETTERLIFE6 days ago (edited)

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Hi everyone 👋
I hope you are doing well and feeling peaceful today.

For a long time, I had a serious problem with sleep. At night, my body felt tired, but my mind was always active. I kept thinking about small things, plans, and worries. Because of that, I could not fall asleep easily. Every morning, I woke up feeling heavy and lazy, even after staying in bed for many hours.

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One day, I stopped and thought about it. I understood that sleep is a very important part of our life. Without good sleep, we cannot feel fresh, focused, or happy. Then I realized something important. The problem was not my bed or my pillow. The real problem was my daily habits. So I decided to change some small things in my routine, step by step. Slowly, my sleep started improving.

Here are the 10 simple habits that helped me sleep better:

1.I Stopped Late Night Scrolling 📱:

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This was the hardest habit to change. I used to scroll on my phone until my eyes felt tired. But my brain stayed awake for a long time. Now, I keep my phone on the table at least 30 minutes before sleeping. That small change made a big difference.

2.Sleeping at the Same Time Every Night ⏰:

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I try to go to bed at the same time every night. Our body loves routine. After a few days, my body started feeling sleepy naturally at night, without forcing myself.

3.Keeping My Room Dark and Quiet 🌑:

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Light and noise can easily disturb sleep. I try to keep my room dark and quiet. Even small lights can confuse the brain. A calm room helps the mind relax.

4.No Tea or Coffee in the Evening ☕:

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I love tea and coffee, but I learned that drinking them late makes sleep harder. Now, I avoid caffeine in the evening and drink water instead.

5.Eating Light Food and Eating Early 🍽️:

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Late and heavy meals made my body uncomfortable. I now eat dinner earlier and keep it light. My body feels much better when I lie down.

6.My Bed Is Only for Sleep 🛏️:

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I stopped using my bed for work, eating, or watching videos. I want my brain to understand one thing clearly. Bed means sleep and rest only.

7.Slow and Deep Breathing 🌬️:

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Sometimes stress makes my heart beat fast. When that happens, I close my eyes and breathe slowly. I don’t follow any rules. I just breathe calmly, and it helps me relax.

8.Taking Short Naps 😴:

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Long naps during the day made it hard to sleep at night. Now, if I feel tired, I take a short nap for 15 or 20 minutes only.

9.Writing Down My Thoughts 📝:

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When my mind feels busy, I write everything on paper. It feels like removing weight from my head. After that, my mind feels lighter.

10.Walking During the Day 🚶:

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Even a short walk helps a lot. When my body moves during the day, my sleep becomes deeper at night.

Extra Tip 🌙:

I also noticed that sleeping on my right side feels more comfortable for me. My body feels relaxed, and breathing feels easier. Everyone is different, but this worked for me.

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Good sleep did not come to me in one day. It took time, patience, and small efforts. But these simple habits changed how I feel every morning. Now I wake up feeling fresh and positive.

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I hope my experience helps you too 💙
What is the biggest problem you face when trying to sleep?
Let’s share and talk in the comments 😊

Note :
1.All Photos created by Imagefree.org, Dream AI and Chatgtp Ai
2.All the things I share come from my own experiences. These aren’t research results. They could help some people, or they might not. It really depends on the person.

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