Don't lose sleep over stress
I sacrificed my health for the sake of work and studies and thought I can always catch up for lost sleep later. Not anymore. I learned my lesson," says Ashok Radhakrishnan, a 29-year-old finance executive with Nestle.
Try to maintain a regular schedule, even if you are working in shifts. Try and go to bed and get up at a similar time every week; this will set your body into a routine, which is important for sound sleep.
Cut out idiot box time and instead listen to soothing music or read a book before hitting the sack.
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Try not to eat anything right before you sleep, else you will feel very heavy. Experts even recommend a hot shower as it can have a soothing effect on your mind.
Watch out for the logistics. "I work during the nights and sleep during the day. I have made sure the atmosphere in my bedroom is very soothing and the room is very dark during the day and properly ventilated," says call centre employee Rashmi Sharma.
Good sleep is most important but also the most overlooked aspect of good health. Nothing rejuvenates you better.
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