Steer clear of these five common habits before bed—they can sabotage your sleep, according to sleep science.
1. Eating fatty foods
Heavy, fatty meals require significant digestive effort, often leading to abdominal discomfort that keeps you awake.
2. Working late
Tackling tomorrow's tasks after dinner might feel productive, but it primes your brain for stress. Set work aside early to quiet deadline worries in bed.
3. Drinking coffee
Caffeine lingers in your system for hours, blocking relaxation. Skip coffee and other caffeinated beverages in the evening.
4. Intense workouts
Moderate exercise supports sleep, but high-intensity sessions like cardio near bedtime spike adrenaline and body temperature, counteracting rest.
5. Stirring up emotions
Avoid bedtime arguments, tough calls that can wait, or emotionally charged movies and shows—they activate your mind when it needs to unwind.
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