The Reason Your Brain is Keeping You Up at Night
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The Reason Your Brain is Keeping You Up at Night - And It's Not Because It Wants to Party!

By: Admin  18 March 2023
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Ah, sleep - the one thing we all wish we could do more of, but never seem to get enough. You lay there in bed, counting sheep, thinking about all the things you have to do tomorrow, and suddenly you realize - your brain won't shut up! It's like a never-ending party up there, and you're not even invited. 

But fear not, dear reader, for I have the answer to your midnight musings. You see, the real culprit behind your sleepless nights is not your brain's desire to party - it's those pesky screens that we can't seem to tear ourselves away from. 
  • The Culprit: Blue Light 

    Yes, it's true - the light from our phones and laptops is tricking our brains into thinking it's daytime, and therefore, time to stay awake. And to make matters worse, it's the blue light that's the worst offender. Who knew that colour could have such a big impact on our sleep! 

    But why is blue light so disruptive to our sleep? Our eyes contain special receptors for daylight, and when they pick up a lot of daylight, a signal goes to the brain that it's daytime and we should stay awake. When it gets darker in the evening, our bodies start producing melatonin and we become sleepy. However, blue light delays the production of melatonin, making it harder for us to fall asleep. 

     

    How Should You Deal With it 

    Now, you may be thinking, "But I need my phone to check my social media feeds before bed!" Well, my friend, I hate to break it to you, but those likes and comments are not worth sacrificing your precious sleep. Instead, try some good old-fashioned relaxation techniques before bed - take a warm bath, read a book, or listen to some soothing music. And if you absolutely must check your phone, try using the night mode feature to filter out that pesky blue light. 

    But what about all those late-night Netflix binges, you ask? Trust me, I know how tempting it can be to watch just one more episode of your favorite show. But think about it - is sacrificing a good night's sleep really worth finding out who killed who in the latest episode of "Murder, She Wrote"? (Spoiler alert: it was probably the butler.) 

  • The Culprit: Blue Light 

    Yes, it's true - the light from our phones and laptops is tricking our brains into thinking it's daytime, and therefore, time to stay awake. And to make matters worse, it's the blue light that's the worst offender. Who knew that colour could have such a big impact on our sleep! 

    But why is blue light so disruptive to our sleep? Our eyes contain special receptors for daylight, and when they pick up a lot of daylight, a signal goes to the brain that it's daytime and we should stay awake. When it gets darker in the evening, our bodies start producing melatonin and we become sleepy. However, blue light delays the production of melatonin, making it harder for us to fall asleep. 

     

    How Should You Deal With it 

    Now, you may be thinking, "But I need my phone to check my social media feeds before bed!" Well, my friend, I hate to break it to you, but those likes and comments are not worth sacrificing your precious sleep. Instead, try some good old-fashioned relaxation techniques before bed - take a warm bath, read a book, or listen to some soothing music. And if you absolutely must check your phone, try using the night mode feature to filter out that pesky blue light. 

    But what about all those late-night Netflix binges, you ask? Trust me, I know how tempting it can be to watch just one more episode of your favorite show. But think about it - is sacrificing a good night's sleep really worth finding out who killed who in the latest episode of "Murder, She Wrote"? (Spoiler alert: it was probably the butler.) 

The Take Home 

Getting a good night's sleep is crucial for your overall health and well-being. By limiting your exposure to blue light and creating a relaxing sleep environment, you can improve the quality of your sleep and wake up feeling refreshed and energized for the day ahead. So, next time you're tempted to scroll through Instagram late at night, remember that your brain needs a break, and that it's time to give it the rest it deserves. 

So, my friends, let's take our sleep seriously. Let's ditch those screens, dim those lights, and get some quality shut-eye. After all, our brains need their beauty sleep too.