It
is said that our sleep says much about us and often we come across articles or
weblogs that analyze our sleeping patterns, style etc to indicate our personality
types. I have often come across people with strange pre-sleep habits, like one classmate
could sleep only after having a glassful of dark coffee. While most of us take
coffee to concentrate, she did the very opposite. Another person could not go
to bed without working out. While most people workout in the morning, not many
are there who exercise right before going to bed. A woman I know has to gossip
about every darn person otherwise she can’t get sleep comfortably. One of my
classmates used to forward sms jokes to almost entire class before sleeping and
yet another used to brood and lament for atleast an hour before she could get
some sleep. One man I know can sleep only after watching a Bollywood movie; he can’t
go to bed if he fails to catch up on his daily cinema dose. Some people take
herbs like trifala, brahmi etc before sleep.
However,
I feel if one is a bit too particular in such things and if petty disturbances
hold the power to snatch his good night’s sleep away, it is not a very good thing
as this can pose problems while travelling or when one is staying at some other
place.
I
pray and often take some tea before dozing off. Btw, what are your pre-sleep
habits?
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Very interesting. Taking some milk is my pre-sleep ritual.
ReplyDeleteHi Onkar
DeleteThanks! Ok, that is a nice habit :)
Most of the Americans take a shower before going to bed at night.
ReplyDeleteHi SG
DeleteNice!
That picture is so cute! Those are some funny habits! I need to read or watch a show or movie before falling asleep, otherwise I cannot.
ReplyDeleteHi Katrin
DeleteYesss! Thanks! oki :)
Cute photo!! Some of the pre-sleeping habits you talked about here surprised me, but yeah people are different and so are their habits.
ReplyDeleteWell, in my case I listen to music on low volume as I drift into sleep . I've got a very soothing playlist on my phone, I named it as "Peaceful Sleep" - I keep changing songs in the playlist to suit my mood. But all the songs are slow peaceful melodies - songs which bring sleep instantly for a tired mind.
Hi Sai
DeleteThanks! very true.
I love this way to slipping into sleep as well! :)
of slipping*
DeleteI put my head on the pillow and zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
ReplyDeleteno issues at all :)
Bikram's
Hi Bikram
Deleteheheh!! that is cool and simple!
I don’t take or go behind anything for sleeping, but I catch deep slumber only at early morning like almost. I don’t have problem with sleep, perhaps i don’t take things or think serious.
ReplyDeleteHi Jeevan
Deletethat is the best way to sleep, I mean sans addictions or peculiar habits :)
I think a good dose of hard toil in the day is a good sleeping potion. Also, refreshing is to have a glass of milk before sleeping and reading your favourite, book, magazine or even daily before retiring to bed is very relaxing.
ReplyDeleteHi vanderloost
DeleteThanks is so true, I agree with you. having milk before sleeping is slightly fattening so I avoid it. yes, chanting is also relaxing.
Nothing.. And I am so glad, realizing the fact that I can go to sleep like normal.. without any pre-defined routine thing to do.. Yes, reading a book before bed is warmth and peace, but not compulsorily..
ReplyDeleteHow about you ?
Cheers
Hi Geets
DeleteIt is very good habit I feel. Reading is very relaxing. I often take some tea before retiring to bed or sometimes chant one mala (108) of any mantra (or simply om) to get tight sleep :)
Even I do not have any bedtime ritual except for the time but if I have worked by body a little hard then my sleep is extra sweet.
ReplyDeleteAs you said, if one cannot keep up with the rituals then sleep may allude us.
Hi happy Kitten
DeleteI think that is the best thing! :)