TV Watching Tips for Better Sleep
Watch TV Earlier in the Evening – Screen time right before bed can detract from the quality of your sleep, but that doesn’t mean you can’t watch TV at night. Watching TV earlier is less likely to impact your sleep duration or sleep quality. . . .The most important point is to turn your TV off before falling asleep. This will help you begin to remove the association between TV and sleep that can make it feel impossible to drift off without the TV on.
Set an Episode Limit – When you hunker down to watch one of your favorite shows before bed, set an episode limit and stick to it. A binge-watching habit is more likely to lead to poor sleep.Â
Keep the Volume Low – If you’re worried you might still fall asleep with the TV on, try keeping the volume on a low setting. This provides you with the comforting sound of background noise, but it is less likely to startle you awake and disrupt your sleep cycle.
Avoid Anything Action-Packed – Choose your bedtime TV material wisely. Avoid watching something new that’s more likely to captivate your attention and tempt you to binge through a whole season in one sitting. Skip anything that’s too stimulating and more likely to keep you awake. Instead, keep your bedtime viewing light and familiar.
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