The one thing that everyone on Earth has in common is the need to have some quality, uninterrupted sleep for several hours each night. When you sleep, your body prepares itself to be in an alert and functional state when you wake up in the morning.
Unfortunately, many people aren’t getting much sleep each night. As you can imagine, insomnia can have many adverse effects on a person’s life and can impact things like concentration, mood, and even motor functions.
If any of those symptoms sound familiar to you, there might be a surprising reason why you’re not getting enough sleep each night. Take a look at the following common yet potential reasons why your sleep is so poor:
Your Bed Isn’t Good For You
Look at where you sleep each night. Have you got the right mattress? Do you need an adjustable bed that can change position at night? Perhaps you haven’t changed your bed for a new one in many years?
It’s worth visiting some bed stores and trying a few new mattresses. You might find that your bed isn’t very supportive – especially if you’ve got a bed partner. Don’t assume that your bed is still perfect for your sleeping needs as it was when you purchased it.
Sound And Light Distract You
Sometimes it can be external reasons that are causing you to have sleepless nights. For example, if you’ve got think curtains on your windows, they might be letting in a lot of street light into your bedroom.
Moreover, sound from neighboring homes might be affecting your sleep. Aside from moving to a new apartment or house, you can take some steps to address any noise issues.
For example, you could get your bedroom soundproofed. Another idea might be to use earplugs to block any noise at night. Whatever the cause, make sure you address any potential sound and light distractions.
Too Much Blue Light
Are you someone that enjoys watching TV or using mobile devices like smartphones and tablets for several hours before bedtime? If so, they could be the reason why you aren’t sleeping properly at night.
Electronic screens emit blue light, among other colors, and it’s that blue light that can wreak havoc with your body clock. Taking in a lot of blue light at night can delay the body’s production of melatonin, a sleep-inducing hormone.
Aside from not using any technology for at least two hours before bedtime, you can use “night mode” on your devices or wear a pair of eyeglasses that block blue light.
Too Much Caffeine Consumption
Lastly, many people like to drink a few cups of coffee each day. If you’re one such person, you might avoid drinking coffee in the evening as you know it can affect your sleep. But, what you may not know is you could unknowingly be consuming caffeine elsewhere.
For example, there could be caffeine in foods like chocolate, ice cream, or iced tea. It’s worth checking the ingredients of anything pre-made that you consume in case they contain significant quantities of caffeine in them.
