Good sleep habits create the foundation for a restful night. These habits include both your bedroom environment and daily routines that affect your sleep quality. The right practices shape your bedtime routine and daily activities, creating ideal conditions for quality sleep hygiene. But even with excellent habits, you might still experience those frustrating middle-of-the-night wake-ups. Sleep experts have identified one crucial mistake you make when you wake at night.
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A classic black alarm clock with a white face displaying 10:10, sitting on a wooden surface. A golden planter or container is partially visible to the right, with some greenery blurred in the background. The scene has a warm, intimate atmosphere with a dark blue wall behind.
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You wake up at night. Your first instinct? Check the time. That glance at your phone or clock might seem harmless. But sleep specialists warn this habit destroys your chances of falling back asleep and undermines sleep hygiene. “Turn your alarm clock to face the wall and resist the temptation to check the time on your smartphone,” advises a sleep expert. “Counting the minutes of missed sleep increases stress and anxiety, which could delay your return to slumber.“
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