Sleep expert reveals what it really means when you wake up in the middle of the night and feel ‘foggy’ during the day
SLEEP is something that is commonly overlooked, and while we're all a fan of some good quality shut-eye, a lot of people aren't getting the quality sleep they need.
A sleep expert has revealed what your sleeping patterns actually mean and explains the real reasons behind feeling foggy and broken snoozes.
Sydney-based who boats 36.6k followers on Instagram, confirms that sleep deprivation can really take a toll on our well-being and can affect our behaviour and performance during the day.
Speaking to , the sleep guru explained five different sleeping habits, what they mean and how you can improve your shut-eye with a bedtime routine.
1. If you struggle to get to sleep
We might all occasion have a restless night here and there, but if it happens frequently Olivia said you might want to re-think your sleep.
She said: "This could mean that you're doing insufficient healthy sleep activities like you don't have a relaxing routine the hour before you go to bed."
5. If you wake up feeling rested
Waking up feeling well rested each and every morning is a great sign, according to Olivia.
She says: "You are clearly doing sufficient healthy sleep activities, like blocking blue light, sipping on chamomile tea and limiting screen time before bed."
She also said it's vital that we realise the importance of sleep for our health, wealth and happiness as prioritising your sleep is a form of self-care.
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