It’s easy to get into bad habits that can break our sleeping patterns. From using our phone to watching TV, there’s a handy little timetable to let you know the best time to switch off for slumber.
According to the National Sleep Foundation US, there’s a plan of action to take against routine habits that can cause insomnia. They’ve even drawn up the most problematic items affecting your bedtime routine.
The graph advises to cut down on drinking caffeine up to six hours before bed, while munchers should rest their knives and forks at least two to three hours before crawling between the sheets. Exercise, study and electronics are all off limits too if you want to avoid tossing and turning.
Thankfully, The Huffington Post put some of the biggest offending guidelines into a handy graph as a sleep-ease guide:
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