“If you really need to nap, do so before 3pm, and keep it short (around 20 minutes).”
Don’t drink caffeine before bed
If you look forward to an evening brew, Lisa suggests that you should have it six hours before your bedtime.
She said: “Don’t let caffeine and nicotine turn your sleep into a jittery jive.
“Skip stimulants for six hours before bedtime opting for soothing sips instead.
“Prepare a comforting mug of golden milk, a traditional Ayurvedic remedial beverage made with turmeric, ginger, and warm milk.
“Turmeric contains curcumin, which has potential sleep-enhancing and anti-inflammatory properties that may aid in relaxation and improve sleep duration.”
Avoid sleep potion commotion
Lisa said that sleep aids are for ‘for occasional use and consult a healthcare professional for proper guidance’.
Don’t stay in bed
While this might sound a bit crazy, the sleep expert reckons that ‘if you’ve been awake for more than 20 minutes, get up’.
“Staying in bed may create an association between wakefulness and your sleep environment, making it even harder to fall asleep in the future,” Lisa explained.
Do not turn on the big light
Lastly, Lisa says you need to resist the temptation to turn on the big light in your bedroom because ‘if you do get up, try and keep the light as low as possible while ensuring you can safely see’.
