We can block out light. We can block out noise. But it\u2019s very hard to block the temperature of the entire planet!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nWhile we can use fans to our advantage (some tips on sleeping with a fan here), air conditioning is often the only way to truly counter a hot room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Are You Taking Too Many Drugs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n No, I didn\u2019t phrase that question wrong!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, by drugs, I mainly mean caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol.<\/u><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Alcohol<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nA glass of wine at night is no big deal, but any significant amount of alcohol can seriously mess with your sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re a drinker, have you ever noticed that you tend to wake up early after a drinks night (unless of course you\u2019ve totally blacked out)? That\u2019s because the quality<\/em> of your sleep on alcohol suffers massively.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhile it can be easier to fall asleep, your body finds it harder to get into the deeper stages of restful sleep. Meaning you don\u2019t get nearly as well rested, and wake up much easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If your stuck getting 7 hours of sleep after drinking, try cutting out the alcohol and seeing if it helps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Caffeine<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nWe (mostly) all love a good cup of coffee, but did you realize how badly it could be messing with your sleep?<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nCaffeine has a half life of 6 hours. In other words, drinking a coffee at 4pm means you still have half a cup of it running through your system at 10pm. Not a massive factor in waking up after 7 hours, but still one to be aware of. Lowering your caffeine intake is not a bad idea if you\u2019re wanting better sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nicotine<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nLastly, nicotine can be a major reason why people wake up too early.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nWhy?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Basically, your body is craving nicotine harder than it\u2019s craving more sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s just like if you wake up due to needing food, water, or the bathroom. Your need for nicotine has become so primal that it\u2019s forcing you out of sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Combine that with the high risk of cancer, lung disease, breathing issues, and high cost\u2026 it\u2019s almost as if smoking is bad for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Too Hungry\/Thirsty?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n I alluded to it above \u2013 but hunger, thirst, or the need for the bathroom may be what\u2019s causing you to wake up early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If so, try to do what you can the night before to make sure these things won\u2019t be such a bother in the morning. When it comes to hunger, try sticking to a light snack (with some protein) before bed. Yoghurt, milk, or some nuts are a good option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How\u2019s That Old Mattress?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n What you sleep on can make a huge difference in your comfort.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nEveryone likes different mattresses. For me, I never sleep better than when I sleep on a memory foam mattress. It\u2019s like waking up from a 100-year slumber each morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, some like firm mattresses, and others prefer super soft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do you know which you like best? Or are you just sleeping on top of whatever old mattress you have available?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If so, it could be worth trying different mattresses out. It may be that you a new mattress could transform your quality of sleep (and your quality of life with it!). All mattress companies offer large return policies, so there\u2019s no harm in testing some options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Low on budget? No worries. Mattress toppers can make a real difference for a fraction of the cost. Especially memory foam ones. After getting a new and ridiculously uncomfortable mattress form a landlord, we absolutely transformed it with just a 2.5\u201d memory foam topper.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nStress!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n One of the largest health epidemics in the world is stress.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nIt affects so<\/em> many aspects in our lives. But where it shows itself most is in our sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you\u2019ve been feeling particularly stressed and living life on the wire, this may be what\u2019s causing your unwanted wakefulness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Unfortunately I can\u2019t help you solve those problems (though I do wish I could help). Instead, all I can do is encourage you to objectively look at what could be causing you stress. What can you influence that\u2019s under your control?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can you squeeze out some more time for a good bed-time routine? Allocate some budget towards ear plugs or black out blinds?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One habit that\u2019s proven to help with stress AND improve quality of sleep is meditation. If you\u2019re interested, the Headspace app is a great place to start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Your body waking you up when you\u2019ve not slept enough is a very strange thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s like it wants<\/em> you to feel like crap all day.<\/p>\n\n\n\nI hope this quick guide has helped give you a few ideas to help get a couple more hours of rest each night. To encourage your body that hey, it\u2019s okay to keep sleeping a little longer!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nIf this content has helped you, please consider checking out some of the other articles on this blog. Your reading time helps support the site through ads (and showing Google you like the content!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thanks for reading, and sleep well.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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