Yoga Experiment Day 4

Note: This is turning into a general How To Get a Good Night's Sleep guide

I had a nightmare last night. I think it's partly stress, partly exhaustion. Even after a 40 minute nap at 2pm today, by late afternoon I was crying with exhaustion (though that might also have something to do with the fact that I was on my feet cooking for about 4 hours and was dreading work). Although I still firmly believe in power naps, I really think I need to get to bed earlier...I say as I sit here typing at midnight. It takes a while for me to slow down. I need to stop doing things late. Just accept the fact that something's not done (surely it can wait till tomorrow) and try to relax. Looking at computer screens or TV screens late at night wakes up thingies in your eyes which goes to your brain and keeps you awake (I'm not making this up). So technically, I should not be here right now. I would be doing yoga but my feet are killing me.

Also try not to do anything too brainy, like read a textbook or solve a maths equation (like I'd do that anyway, but you get the point). I think someone said you should give yourself three hours to wind down. I know, who has that sort of time? I'd probably settle for an hour.

Tomorrow I will try to be in bed by 11pm, which means yoga at 10pm or earlier if I can manage it. I might try it during the day. It's only hard to do it then because everyone's around and it's hard to concentrate (maybe if you have a separate, quiet room you'd have more luck).

Also, don't eat lots late at night. That's part of the three hour rule, but I never stick to that. If you must eat (and usually I must), things that are good are leafy greens, lentils, toast, muesli. Carbs are actually good at night.

I did find these facts from somewhere but I can't remember and I can't be bothered to find them. If you want, experiment with a few of these things and feel the effects yourself. That's the best way to know.