Avoid making these 5 worst sleep mistakes
TOI Lifestyle Desk | ETimes.in | Last updated on - Dec 26, 2025, 00:30 ISTShare fbsharetwsharepinshareComments (0)
01/6Avoid making these 5 worst sleep mistakes
02/6Screens before bed
Blue light from smartphones, computers and television suppresses melatonin and delays sleep. Besides light, the content over stimulates the brain.
03/6Napping too much
While short naps can boost productivity, frequent and long naps can affect sleep. Experts suggest keeping the naps to 30 minutes.
04/6Inconsistent sleep schedule
Having an inconsistent sleep schedule affects the overall quality of sleep. Schedule your sleep-wake timings at the same hours everyday.
05/6Not knowing your sleep needs
Generally, adults need between 7 to 9 hours sleep. However, there is individual variability in sleep needs.
06/6Eating too much or too little
Eating too much soon before bed leads to discomfort and indigestion and eating too little can make you feel hungry, thus also disrupting sleep.
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