The 'F' Factor… the food factor.
Hunger is most definitely not conducive to sleep for
obvious reasons, but eating too much before going
to bed will result in some discomfort as well, namely
in the form of indigestion. Also, it is not preferred
to consume food that contains caffeine near nightfall.
These foods stimulate the body and raise one's adrenaline
making it less prone to feeling tired, so unless you're
prepared to stay awake all night, do not put yourself
at a disadvantage either at work or school the next
day. If hunger persists, a glass of warm milk or some
light snack should do the trick.
Regularity: It is always better if
we follow regular hours for sleeping and waking up.
In this way, the mind will be accustomed to certain
schedule of when to feel tired and thus making sleep
easier. If your job makes you stay up till irregular
hours, quit the job…not. If you prefer being
nocturnal that's fine, but make sure you have your
eight hours full of rest. For more information, check
out the Sleep Deprivation section.
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