Experts explain: 5 bad habits that cause you to start the day sleep-deprived

1- Dr. Kenneth Lee, medical director of the University of Chicago Sleep Disorders Center, says, "People often underestimate the amount of sleep they need."

Experts generally recommend seven to nine hours of sleep per night for adults. However, it was said that former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher slept only 4 hours.

Eating too much right before bed can cause discomfort, indigestion, and heartburn, all of which make it difficult to fall asleep and stay asleep. Similarly, eating too little before bed can lead to feelings of hunger, which can also disrupt sleep.

Fernandez-Mendoza explains that, just like our sleep cycles, our body's hunger tends to follow a daily rhythm. By eating approximately three meals at the same times every day, we can better manage both our hunger and our sleep.

3-One of the most common sleep mistakes people make is spending time on their phones before going to bed. The blue light emitted by smartphones, computers, or televisions can increase alertness, which can "potentially delay us from falling asleep.

According to 4-Fernandez-Mendoza, people often do not set aside enough time to relax and unwind before going to bed. After dinner, people might work a little more, do intense exercise, or socialize, and then go to bed "as if our brain were a television that could be turned off directly," he explains.

A short daytime nap can be a great way to rest quickly and recharge your energy. However, this is only true when they are short. Sleeping for too long can affect the amount of sleep your body needs at night and disrupt your normal sleep pattern.