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Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night with no clue why you can\u2019t sleep again? A sound sleep seems to be the easiest task on the list. Just close your eyes and think of a beautiful dream. A good night\u2019s sleep promises you an energetic next day. Compromising on, that may result in decreased productivity. Also, studies have shown that a quality sleep of at least 7-8 hours is essential for staying physically and mentally healthy. It\u2019s a nice idea to have proper sleep hygiene to reap all the benefits from a good night\u2019s sleep. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Sleep hygiene<\/strong>?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sleep hygiene<\/strong> consists of the best practices one should follow to ensure sound sleep. That includes both environmental factors and habitual actions as well. These aspects not only help in enhancing the quality of sleep, but also ensure complete relaxation of the body after you wake up. They can also help improve your sleep cycle; however, they cannot be considered a treatment for any sleep disorders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why is Sleep hygiene<\/strong> important?<\/gwmw><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People who work for more than 10-12 hours a day find it difficult to manage their sleep timings. When we sleep, our body goes into a repair and restore mechanism, which is vital for daily body functioning. Poor sleep disturbs this process and may bring mood disorders, memory problems, increased stress, and heart diseases in the long run. Hence, practicing proper Sleep hygiene<\/strong> is the easiest thing we can do for our body to stay healthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a sleep disorder?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/gwmw><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sleep disorder is any condition that hampers the quality, duration, and a person\u2019s ability to sleep well. One may suffer from various sleep disorders such as,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Insomnia-<\/strong> difficulty in falling asleep or maintaining the sleep for a long duration<\/li>
  2. Sleep-wake disorder<\/strong>– patient tends to sleep and wake up at irregular timings<\/li>
  3. Excessive sleepiness<\/strong>– lack of energy and fatigue during the daytime<\/li>
  4. Parasomnia<\/strong>– various concerns like sleep terror, sleepwalking that disturbs a sound sleep<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    5 Tips To Improve Sleep Disorder During Exams<\/strong><\/gwmw><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Good sleep is as important to a student as to any other individual. Students need to focus on concepts and memorise things; hence being mentally well is their basic requirement. During exams, most of the students neglect sleep. For them, making the sleep hygiene checklist is as important as preparing a study timetable otherwise, they will end up having sleep disorders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In students, sleep disorders can cause loss of concentration and increased irritability & stress during exams. These disorders need medical assistance to get recovered, yet a handful of tips can help you plan your Sleep hygiene<\/strong> routine and improve Sleep Disorder During Exams<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The best practices are not mandatory to follow, and you can mold them to suit your schedule and environment.<\/gwmw><\/gwmw><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    1. Prioritize your sleep <\/strong>– Decide on a proper sleep time depending on the required wake-up time and give priority to your sleep.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n