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Read before bed Spend some time reading before bed from "summary" of Sleep Smarter by Shawn Stevenson
Reading before bed can help you get better sleep, both in quality and quantity. It can help you relax and unwind, allowing for a more peaceful slumber. Incorporating reading into your nightly routine is a great way to ensure a more restful night.- Before you turn in for the night, consider dedicating at least 15 minutes to reading a book – it will do wonders for your sleep quality! Improve your cognitive performance and wake up feeling energetic by taking some time before bed to unwind with a few pages of a novel.
- Wind down and relax by incorporating readings into your routine just before bedtime. Even a magazine or newspaper is enough – it doesn’t have to be a lengthy, literary classic. Just enjoy a few chapters before turning off the lights.
- Keep a book next to your bed to encourage unwinding your thoughts away from the hustle and worries of the day. Guide yourself into slumberland with some light reading just before bed – avoid high intensity literature that may rouse your senses.
- Reading is the perfect way to wind down after a long day. Give yourself permission to hit the pause button on a hectic day; grab your favourite novel or article and curl up in bed, discovering new worlds without ever leaving the comfort of your own home.
- Take advantage of the calmness before checking out for the evening, and use that opportunity to indulge in a bit of quiet reading. Letting your mind wander into another realm can create an inner sanctuary free from the obligations of ordinary life.
- Make reading an intentional part of your nightly ritual – take this time to dive into a world different than your own. A world of fantasy, adventure or something a bit more educational; either way, let yourself explore unchartered territories all within the confines of your own bedroom.
