Bad Bedtime Habits that Deprive You of Beauty Sleep
Rucuss staffSeptember 11, 2011

Many people simply can’t fall asleep because they can never seem to get comfortable at night or they toss and turn a lot through the night. This can be because of different reasons.
Allure has put together a list to help battle the sleepless nights.
Watching TV before bed
You may not feel that active when you’re being a couch potato the hour before bed, but the fake light from your screen tricks your mind into thinking it’s not time to sleep yet. Funnily enough, the only stimulating thing doctors do recommend before bed is sex—though it’s arousing, it ultimately makes most people tired.
Checking the time
Don’t give in! Checking to see how much longer you’ve got until your alarm goes off just amps up anxiety. Keep the clock far enough away from the bed so you can’t see it without making a conscious decision to get up, walk over, and look.
Sleeping in a warm room
A room that’s too warm won’t leave you as rested as you might think. Chill out: Any temperature above 68 degrees doesn’t send your brain the right signal to fall into a deep sleep
Having a cocktail
We may sound like killjoys, but for a really restful night’s sleep, stay away from alcohol, period. That glass or two of wine that helps you drift off could make you toss and turn when the alcohol eventually leaves your bloodstream and you become more alert.
Too-tight pj’s
Slinky pajamas aren’t just sexy; they help you sleep better, too. A recent study found that sleeping in tight, body-shaping garments interferes with circadian rhythms enough to decrease melatonin levels and increase body temperature—the exact opposite of what causes sleep.
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