It’s often believed that people need to go to sleep at around 10 PM to get better quality sleep. But recent research from Harvard has proven this wrong. Scientists say that even night owls were able to perform well during the daytime, as long as they had regular sleeping hours. So if you go to bed at 3 AM and wake up at 10 AM, that’s fine, as long as you consistently do the same thing.
5. Keeping a consistent sleep schedule is the key.
The best thing you can do to improve your sleep quality is to go to bed at the same time every day. Not only will it make it easier to fall asleep, but it’ll also make you smarter and happier. On the other hand, not getting enough sleep on weekdays and sleeping extra on the weekends leads to diabetes, obesity, and poor cardiovascular health.
6. Going to bed late requires extra sleep hygiene.
After finding out that you don’t have to be a goody 2 shoes to get good sleep, it’s still important to take care of your sleep hygiene, like not watching an exciting movie before bedtime, not going to bed hungry, or not sleeping in a bright, noisy environment. Taking care of simple things, like muting your smartphone and using blackout curtains, can also drastically improve the way you look after you wake up.
