Reading something funny puts you in a good mood Reading before you fall asleep is a good way of unwinding and switching off providing you are reading the right thing! Looking at work emails, or watching the news on our smart phone or tablets especially if you read or watch something that upsets you, is then likely to play on your mind all night and prevent you from a restful night’s sleep. Turning your phone off and if you have teenagers making sure any gadgets are turned off or taken out of the room is important too so that there are no distractions and they aren’t disturbed, in order to wake up refreshed and ready for the day.
It’s beneficial to go to bed feeling calm and happy so reading something funny or light hearted helps to go to bed in a good mood and forget anything that has been playing on your mind. That’s not to say that you can’t read something more taxing but it is best not to over stimulate the mind before bed as this can cause a disturbed night. If however you are in the middle of a good novel and reading before bed is the only time you can pick up the book, then putting it down when you start to feel sleepy and reading something lighter for 10 minutes before switching off the light will help you feel calmer and more relaxed.
When we laugh at something funny it helps our brain to release endorphins which help us feel happier, laughter is also good for the heart, boosts the immune system and is good for mental wellbeing.
It’s beneficial to go to bed feeling calm and happy so reading something funny or light hearted helps to go to bed in a good mood and forget anything that has been playing on your mind. That’s not to say that you can’t read something more taxing but it is best not to over stimulate the mind before bed as this can cause a disturbed night. If however you are in the middle of a good novel and reading before bed is the only time you can pick up the book, then putting it down when you start to feel sleepy and reading something lighter for 10 minutes before switching off the light will help you feel calmer and more relaxed.
When we laugh at something funny it helps our brain to release endorphins which help us feel happier, laughter is also good for the heart, boosts the immune system and is good for mental wellbeing.
Reading can help you to unwind and enjoy a good night's sleep Happy reading and if there is anything that is worrying you or preventing you from getting a good night’s sleep remember it can be dealt with, so stop worrying and check out http://www.mind-bodywellness.co.uk/mood.html
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