The importance of a good night’s sleep simply cannot be stressed enough. The quality of your rest directly impacts your day, and yet many of us simply aren’t sleeping well enough – or long enough. A restful sleep is important on most days, but when you’re off travelling for work or pleasure, it can be key to having a wonderful experience.
Good news for everyone visiting Manchester then since our city has been named the number one place to sleep. You can see the full rundown of all the factors and considerations that went into this UK-wide report by clicking here.
This is great news for visitors from all backgrounds, but what about those living in Manchester now? Take a page out of the hotel book, and upgrade your sleep setup today with these top tips:
What Causes a Poor Night’s Sleep?
While there are many factors that could interrupt your sleep, know that there are five most common culprits – these include:
How to Improve Sleep Quality
With those factors in mind, the best ways for the rest of Manchester to catch up and enjoy a more restful night’s sleep include the following:
Be Consistent with Your Sleep Schedule
The tip that will likely offer the best results is to commit to your sleep schedule. At a minimum, you should aim to go to sleep at the same time every day and wake up at the same time every day. To go further, create a wind-down routine anhour or two before bed so that you feel relaxed.
Avoid Electronics in the Hours Before Bed
A great way to make your bedtime routine more effective is to avoid electronics after nightfall or at least a few hours before bed. Not only can the blue-white light of screens interrupt your circadian rhythm, but the bombardment of entertainment and content can keep your mind buzzing when it should be slowing down in preparation for bed.
Don’t Eat Before Bed
Eating directly before bed can keep you up since your body will be hard at work digesting the food. You should also avoid caffeine, alcohol, or nicotine. In fact, try to avoid them from the late afternoon onwards, so you’re body will be flushed of them as much as possible before bed.
Manage Stress
Stress and anxiety can interfere with sleep quality. Consider practising relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, meditation, or yoga, and try to avoid stressful activities or thoughts before bed.
Exercise
Regular exercise can help improve sleep quality, but be sure to finish your workout at least a few hours before bedtime. Exercise raises your core body temperature, which can make it more difficult to fall asleep immediately afterwards.
