How to get a good night’s sleep – with scientific proof! ( kind of…)

It’s a never-ending topic of discussion among those of us who work in brekkie radio – SLEEP.

If only we could all sleep like the babies...

If only we could all sleep like the babies…

How much did you get last night? How DID you sleep? Were you woken up? Did you get to bed on time? For some reason, our sleeping habits provide an endless source of conversation and fascination.

Even if you have a regular job, the yearning for a decent night’s sleep is an all-too common problem. Finding the solution to achieving a good quality night’s shut-eye is like a search for the Holy Grail.

Well now I can offer some SCIENTIFIC PROOF that should help you on your way.

I use a FITBIT that monitors my sleeping habits with a graph. Basically it shows a blue graph that is interrupted by light blue lines when I am restless. Pink means I’ve actually got up and out of bed to go the bathroom or get a glass of water.

Here’s what happens when I use an electronic device – mostly my iPhone – before turning out the bedside lamp:

My sleep pattern last night

My sleep pattern last night

And here’s what happens if I read a book instead:

My sleep pattern after reading a book

My sleep pattern after reading a book

NO BREAKS AT ALL!!

Books beat phones hands down.

I tried it again the following night and here’s proof:

Sleep pattern last Wednesday night

Sleep pattern last Wednesday night

You might think it’s obvious, but if you’re like me, you’ve heard the advice before and ignored it. Now I’m convinced the experts are right and I hope you are too.

So it’s simple – PUT AWAY YOUR MOBILE PHONE AND i-PAD and READ instead.

Happy sleeping!