If you've been feeling less well rested lately and can't quite sort out why, these sleep mistakes identified by bed company Dreams could help you get back on track. Seven Sleep Mistakes You Don't Know You're Making and How to Fix Them offers tips based on the stats that most nights 22% of people sleep poorly, 47% are kept up due to stress and worry and 49% say they haven't sought out ways to help them sleep better.
Looking at your bedtime routine, the chart lists things you should avoid as well as a solution for that bad habit. Things not to do include caffeinated midnight snacking, trying to 'catch-up' on sleep, sleeping with pets, hitting the snooze button, leaving the television on, drinking alcohol and using technology before bed.
Bad Sleep Habits Charts
The Sleep Matters Club's Infographic Lists Sleep Mistakes to Avoid
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