01/6Avoid making these 5 worst sleep mistakes

02/6Screens before bed

Screens before bed

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

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03/6Napping too much

Napping too much

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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04/6Inconsistent sleep schedule

Inconsistent sleep schedule

Having an inconsistent sleep schedule affects the overall quality of sleep. Schedule your sleep-wake timings at the same hours everyday.


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05/6Not knowing your sleep needs

Not knowing your sleep needs

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

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06/6Eating too much or too little

Eating 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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