7 Tips to Improve Your Sleep Cycle

Producer: Priyanka Das Editor: Nisha Dubey

World Sleep Day, celebrated every year on March 15, aims to aware people of healthy sleep habits and the importance of sleep.

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Quality sleep is important for maintaining physical and mental health.

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Here are some important tips to improve your sleep cycle.

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Fix a time to go to bed and wake up at a fixed time to regulate sleep cycle.

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Avoid caffeine before going to bed as it can affect your sleeping cycle.

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Don’t use mobile phones before bedtime, rather read a book to make yourself go to sleep.

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Engage in daily physical exercise, but avoid intense exercise within two hours of bedtime.

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Establish a sleep schedule. Be as consistent as possible in your bedtime and rise time, and get exposure to morning sunlight.

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Establish a ‘wind-down’ routine before bedtime.

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Limit use of bed for daily activities other than sleep (e.g., TV, work, eating).

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