How to sleep well in summer despite the heat

14 de August, 2020

High temperatures may make falling asleep more difficult. Also during the summer holidays, the rhythms and schedules change. This can sometimes impair your night's rest.

Today we are here to share a short list of guidelines that can help you get a good night's sleep.

Ideas to rest deeply on summer nights

  • Avoid naps or just take 20 minutes naps. Try it because you will appreciate it at night.
  • Coffee and alcohol make it difficult to sleep. So if you can avoid them you will sleep better.
  • Hydrate yourself throughout the day. Fresh water and infusions such as linden with ice will improve your rest. Also remember not to drink that much the last 2 hours before going to sleep so you won't wake up in the middle of the night to go to the toilet.

  • A light dinner would be great for a easy rest.
  • If you like to exercise, try it in he first hours of the day instead of the last hours of the afternoon in order not to activate the body.
  • Keep the room cool during the day. Lowering the blinds in the sunniest hours and raising them and opening the windows so that the air freshens the room when the sun is out.
  • If you are going to use air conditioning, try to make it an hour before you sleep and turn it off to fall asleep in an already cooled room. A fan can also be a great idea.

  • As much as possible, try to follow a schedule. It can be challenging on holidays, but going to bed at the same time each day will get your body ready to rest deeply. every night.
  • Cell phones and tablets should not be left in the bedroom at night. And its convenient to avoid its use a couple of hours before going to bed. Disconnect from social networks! Is good for you!
  • Have you tried breathing exercises? You would be surprised to see the results you can get to relax.
  • Sheets and pajamas made of fabrics such as cotton and linen will improve perspiration, comfort and rest at night.
  • A relaxing shower with warm water will do good you. Cold water could activate you too much and hot water could suffocate you later in bed.

It may seem like a long list but just test it. Sure that some things will look good on you for a better sleep.

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