Why can I still have so much energy even if I go to bed late and get up early?

Why do some people sleep less but are energetic, while you sleep for eight hours but still feel sleepy and listless? In fact, it depends on individual constitution. Some people are born with strong energy, and genetic differences cannot be solved. The second is sleep quality. Even if you sleep for a long time, if the sleep quality is not good, the sleep effect is still not as good as those who go to bed late and get up early!

The Importance of Sleep

Sleep is the most important part of human life. It not only allows us to rest our body and mind, but also keeps us energetic. Lack of sleep can lead to problems such as weakened memory, lack of energy, and depression. Therefore, if we want to stay energetic, we must ensure adequate sleep. Generally speaking, adults need 7-9 hours of sleep a day to stay energetic and improve work efficiency. In addition, to stay energetic, you also need to maintain a healthy diet, eat more vegetables and fruits, and eat less greasy food, so that we can have sufficient nutrition in our bodies and stay energetic.

Causes of poor sleep quality

Poor sleep quality may be caused by a variety of reasons, including lifestyle habits, environmental noise, mental stress, physical illness, etc. Lifestyle habits are a major cause of poor sleep quality, such as staying up late at night, watching TV before going to bed, eating too much before going to bed, etc., which will affect sleep quality. Environmental noise is also a major cause. If there is external noise at night, it will affect sleep quality and even make it impossible to fall asleep. Mental stress is also an important reason, because mental stress can make people worry and anxious, leading to insomnia.

Ways to improve sleep quality

1. Regularly go to bed, wake up, and sleep at regular times. When your body gets used to a certain routine, you will not only be able to wake up, but also be very energetic when you wake up.

2. Get more sun exposure. Adequate ambient light can significantly increase the level of serotonin in the body, calm people and reduce impatience. Spend 10-15 minutes a day outdoors to get some sun, a leisurely walk or a simple meal out can satisfy your needs.

3. Turn on the brain's "boredom switch" before going to bed. People tend to fall asleep faster when they feel bored. Doing something boring before going to bed can convert the brain into a monotonous state and help us fall asleep.

4. Do some aerobic exercise. Aerobic exercise can increase the concentration of dopamine and other substances in the human body, dilate blood vessels, reduce anxiety, etc. 10-15 minutes of aerobic exercise every day can enhance sleep motivation - the amount of exercise is secondary, but whether you do it or not makes a huge difference.

5. Don't lie in bed awake Remember, never lie in bed awake. If you haven't fallen asleep within 20 minutes of going to bed, or if you wake up in the middle of the night and have trouble falling asleep again, just get up and do something else, and then go back to bed to rest when you feel sleepy.

6. Don’t take a nap for too long

Generally, a nap of 20-30 minutes is enough. If you take a nap for more than 30 minutes, you will easily fall into a deep sleep. If you are awakened at this time, you will not feel energetic but will feel more sleepy.

7. Increase intimate contact Physical intimate contact can stimulate the brain to secrete oxytocin, making people feel happy. You can consciously increase physical contact with people you like or are close to before going to bed, such as holding hands or hugging.