Akram Youth Dream & Its Science!! | April 2016 | Akram Youth | Page 17

A Good Night Sleep
Good sleep is important for having a great
day. Sound sleep results in increased
energy and productivity, improved heart
and immune system, health, a better
mood, even a longer life. And hey, you just
feel so much better after a satisfying 8
hours of rest. Researchers have identified
a variety of practices and habits - known as
“sleep hygiene" - that can help anyone maximize the hours they spend sleeping, even
those whose sleep is affected by insomnia, jet lag, or shift work.

Do’s

Don't’s

1. Do regular exercise in the morning or
early in the evening before having
dinner.
2. Do yoga & Meditation regularly.
3. Do take a warm bath before getting
into the bed.
4. Do follow a routine. Get up and Go to
bed at the same time every day.
5. Do ask for forgiveness from the God
you believe in for all your mistakes,
just for 5 to 10 minutes before lying
on the bed for sleep.
6. Do take a glass of lukewarm water or
milk half an hour before you sleep.
7. Do read 2 to 3 pages of any
inspirational/spiritual/religious book,
before you sleep.
8. Do burn sleep inducing incense stick
like sandalwood, violate, lily, jasmine
etc. in your bedroom.
9. Do chant a mantra you have faith in,
visualizing each letter with closed
eyes.
10. Listen to soft
instrumental/devotional/relaxing
music before going to sleep.

1. Don’t take caffeine, alcohol,
nicotine, tobacco and chemicals
that interfere with sleep.
2. Don’t take heavy meals that cause
indigestion at night.
3. Don’t oversleep, or wake up late in
the morning.
4. Don’t Get in an argument or broach
a controversial topic in your
bedroom.
5. Don’t watch TV or play on your
computer.
(Watching TV before you go
to bed gives you a bad night's
sleep and can lead to chronic
health problems.)
6. Don’t nap for any longer than half
an hour during the day time.
7. Don’t watch horror & thriller
movies or programs, it can lead
you to the scary thoughts and
imaginations during night time
which may disturb your sleep.
8. Don’t keep your mobile with you
after your bedtime.
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