Avoid making these 5 worst sleep mistakes

Blue light from smartphones, computers and television suppresses melatonin and delays sleep. Besides light, the content over stimulates the brain.

While short naps can boost productivity, frequent and long naps can affect sleep. Experts suggest keeping the naps to 30 minutes.
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Having an inconsistent sleep schedule affects the overall quality of sleep. Schedule your sleep-wake timings at the same hours everyday.

Generally, adults need between 7 to 9 hours sleep. However, there is individual variability in sleep needs.

Eating too much soon before bed leads to discomfort and indigestion and eating too little can make you feel hungry, thus also disrupting sleep.