Do you want to overcome insomnia? If so, avoid going to bed until you feel drowsy. What other steps can you take to sleep well? Some of us suffer from insomnia at night; thus, here are some healthy habits you can adopt to help you get enough sleep, according to the official account of the "Live Healthy" health awareness platform from the Saudi Ministry of Health, via Twitter.
9 Healthy Habits to Overcome Insomnia:
- Do not go to bed until you feel drowsy
- Avoid napping during the day
- Avoid heavy meals before bedtime
- Exercise for at least 20 minutes, preferably 5 hours before bedtime
- Get used to sleeping and waking up at the same time
- Avoid smoking
- Refrain from caffeine for at least 6 hours before bedtime
- Avoid using sedatives or sleeping pills unless prescribed by your doctor
- Stay away from electronic devices before sleeping
