Most of us would like to improve our sleep – whether that means simply getting more of it or sorting out issues like waking up in the night, having awful nightmares, or struggling to drag yourself out of bed at the sound of your alarm.
But before you can get on to rectifying your unhealthy sleep habits, it can help to have a proper picture of what you’re up against.
To help us out, the experts over at Kally Sleep have put together a handy quiz that will help you work out what type of sleeper you are.
Once you’ve answered the questions and know what type of sleeper you are, you can scroll down to see their recommendations for how you can boost your resting potential and get a decent night’s kip.
How to get better sleep
Got your sleep type? Okay, now it’s time for the expert tips for each one…
Pro Snoozer
Waking up naturally can sometimes be too early (even for a pro snoozer), but try to get up rather than ‘snoozing’ for an extra 45 minutes. Waking up with an alarm in the middle of another sleep cycle can leave you feeling groggy despite sleeping for longer.
Sleep binger
If you want to make waking up that little easier, try cutting out any unnecessary naps you might be sneaking in and try to have a relaxed evening with calming activities before bed. This will ensure you get better quality sleep and wake up easier in the morning.
Grim sleeper
Create a relaxing sleep environment by investing in some blackout blinds or curtains to make your bedroom dark. Humidifiers and sleep sprays can also really help you relax.
The wild one
Creating some routine will make a big difference to your sleep. If making sure you’re in bed between 10-11.30pm is going to be a challenge, try to create a routine with what you do before sleeping such as meditation, reading or listening to a sleep app – all proven to help people switch off.
Do you have a story to share?
Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@Metro.co.uk.
MORE: Using white noise apps for sleep could actually be bad for us, scientists say
MORE: How much deep sleep do you need?
MORE: Is the Glow Recipe Watermelon Sleeping Mask worth the faff?
source https://metro.co.uk/2020/10/20/quiz-what-type-of-sleeper-are-you-and-how-can-you-improve-your-rest-13449010/
0 Comments