This expression describespoor-quality sleepthat’s insufficient and not nourishing your body and brain the way agood night’s restshould.
Keep reading to learn more about junk sleep and how to address it.
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These Tips Will Help.
What is junk sleep?
When we eat junk food, which offers no nutritional value, we start to feel unhealthy and lethargic.
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Whereas when we have a nutritious, balanced diet we feel good.
Establish a regular sleep routine.
Seeley suggests, “[You should] avoid working late, drinking excessive alcohol, or smoking.
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Practice good sleep hygiene.
While a good nighttime routine is paramount, so is the environment you sleep in.
According to Seeley, “[This means] ensuring your bedroom is relaxed and clean.
Good bedding and clean bed sheets will help.
ensure your room is dark enough and [set at] a good temperatureso not too hot or cold.
