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Do you sleep well?

2019.12.20
  • The BBP Staff
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  • 2019
Do you have a sufficient amount of sleep every night? I did not usually have problems sleeping, but I began to suffer from unbalanced sleep due to changes in my lifestyle; I struggled to sleep when I was in bed and then could not wake up in the morning. The change in my sleep cycle was triggered by a change in my work.

When I began my post-graduate study, I had been working for eight years following the completion of my undergraduate degree. At that time, I had a normal nine-to-five job, and a regular cycle of sleep and waking. However, once I became a post-graduate student, I did not have to wake up at the same time every morning because my classes began in the afternoons or sometimes in the evenings. Some people are strong willed and never deviate from their regular schedules despite changes in their lifestyles; however, I was lazy and adapted to the new schedule. I woke up mid-morning and had a late breakfast. I sometimes stayed up until two or three am because I had a deadline or was forced on working on an assignment. After leading such an unhealthy lifestyle for some months, I had a problem with sleep. I could not sleep at night or wake up early in the morning even if I had an important appointment.
Eventually, I realised that the situation was not good because I was not able to control my sleep patterns; it also meant that I had lost control of my time during the day due to feeling sleepy. I am sure that this has also happened to you on occasion, particularly during long vacations. Therefore, I tried some tips in order to fall asleep easily, when I was struggling to do so. I would like to share these tips; however, they are based on my experience and do not guarantee that you will have good sleep. In addition, if your sleep problem lasts for several months, I suggest that you see a doctor or counselor because sleep deprivation may cause a mental or physical illness.
For refreshing sleep: 1. Wake up early and try not to have a long nap during the day; this will help you to reset the sleep cycle. 2. Do not drink coffee or tea after six pm, as these beverages contain caffeine; I often drink decaffeinated coffee after that time. 3. Do some form of exercise after work (or study). it does not have to be strenuous exercise, something such as a short jog or some stretching is sufficient. 4. Do not watch TV, or look at a computer, or smart phone screen before going to bed; if you are watching important or interesting news, you may not be able to sleep at all. 5. Use aromatherapy to relax; lavender oil is a good option.




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