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Sleep deprivation is a serious problem, it can lead to many health problems. Getting enough sleep is good, but are you getting quality sleep every night? Read on to know how you can put some quality into your slumber...

1. Regular exercise helps you to fall asleep faster. (*I can personally testify to this!)

2. Do not miss the best timing to sleep. When our body show signs of sleepiness at a specific time at night e.g. frequent yawning, tears running down from the eyes. This is the body telling us to go to bed.

3. Expose yourself to sufficient sunlight. Like most living things, human need sunlight exposure to regulate our biological clock. You can do outdoor activities e.g. walk in the park, gardening, washing your car. This will help you to sleep undisrupted.

4. A short nap! An afternoon nap is equivalent to few hours of sleeping time, and helps to clear a tired mind. A short 10-15 minutes nap is sufficient, but a prolonged nap may cause drowsiness and fatigue.

5. No caffeine after midday for you caffeine lovers! Caffeine will remain in the body, making it hard for you to sleep. Alcohol may cause sleepiness, but it will disrupt your normal sleep sequence, and cause shallow, unrestful sleep.

6. Have good sleeping habits. Go to bed and get up at the about the same time every day. Get up and stretch your muscles if you are unable to fall asleep. Only retire to bed when you are feeling sleepy.

Remember, sufficent quality sleep will do good to your health and mind.

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