Staring at screens, such as smartphones, tablets, computers, or TVs, before bed can disrupt the body’s natural sleep-wake cycle due to exposure to blue light.
Engaging in intense physical activity close to bedtime can increase heart rate, increase adrenaline levels, and make it difficult to sleep.
Consuming large or heavy meals late at night can cause indigestion, discomfort, and disrupt sleep.
Stimulants like caffeine found in coffee, tea, and energy drinks, as well as alcohol, can interfere with sleep by disrupting sleep patterns and causing frequent awakenings.
Engaging in stressful or mentally stimulating tasks, such as work-related activities or intense discussions, before bed can increase alertness and make it harder to relax and fall asleep.
Drinking large amounts of fluids, especially caffeinated or alcoholic beverages, before bed can lead to frequent trips to the washroom during the night, disrupting sleep.