Why You’re Always Tired: Surprising Sleep Mistakes to Stop Now

Do you wake up feeling sluggish after a good night's sleep? If you are fatigued most of the time, then the cause of the problem can be found after dark. Come and discover the unexpected bed mistakes you're making—and how to fix them for better sleep and a more refreshed feeling!

Mistake 1: Bedtime Usage of Screens

Blue light from phones, tablets, and TVs disturbs your melatonin levels, the sleep hormone. Rather than scrolling, use a relaxing activity like reading or a cup of nice tea to help you sleep.

Try chamomile tea for sleep — it's reputed to be relaxing — or sleep teas with herbal combinations like valerian root and lavender.

Mistake 2: Unreliable Sleep Pattern

Sleeping and waking up at varying times every day confuses your body clock.

Create a regular bedtime — yes, even on weekends — to keep your sleep cycle in check.

Mistake 3: Nighttime Snacking

Late-night heavy meals and sweets can lead to indigestion and insomnia.

Fix it: If you feel hungry, select light, sleep-conducive foods like almonds, yogurt, or tea to help you sleep.

Mistake 4: Drinking Caffeine and Alcohol Near Bedtime

Caffeine is retained in your system for several hours. Alcohol does make you drowsy, but it does interfere with stages of deep sleep.

Correct it: Avoid caffeine by 2 p.m. and reduce alcohol at night.

Mistake 5: Ignoring Sleep Environment

Light pollution, noise, and substandard bedding all affect your sleep. Invest in blackout curtains, a white noise machine, and a soft pillow. Also, never forget to have tea in the evening before sleeping to relax.

Final Thoughts

If you're fed up with fatigue, now is the time to change your bedtime routine. Better sleep starts with little tweaks, such as staying away from screens and having a cup of chamomile tea, the ideal tea to induce sleep.

Ready to wake up refreshed? Start tonight!