Benefits of Reading Before Bed

Is your bedtime routine something you look forward to each night? Not everyone has a nighttime routine that could be considered healthy. In fact, many end the day by just stopping and plunking into bed because the clock indicates it's time. Having a nightly ritual can improve your quality of sleep and the addition of reading before bed enhances that quality. By getting into your pajamas, brushing your teeth, and sliding into bed to read a good book by your favorite author, it allows your brain to relax away from the pressures of the day. It also helps separate you from any stresses that otherwise prevent you from falling asleep. Book reading has been recognized to benefit those suffering from mental illnesses like depression and anxiety. While reading may never be a complete form of treatment, doctors in Britain prescribe it to patients with mild to moderate forms of mental illness and many patients report an alleviation from their symptoms. Plus, reading can improve overall vocabulary, knowledge levels, and how our brains work. Reading can make us smarter! It's important to note, the benefits of reading before bed can get hindered by what you read. Avoid business, magazines, and news, which can add to existing stress. Instead, keep the reading material before bed light and low intensity. Be it a book of fiction or autobiography of your favorite celebrity, give a new bedtime reading ritual a try. Challenge yourself to read for 15 to 30 minutes before bed every night for 21 days and see what happens to the quality of your sleep.                  Your Flooring Consultant For Life,                        Matt Capell                        President of Capell Flooring and Interiors P.S.  Who is the next person you know who needs new flooring right now?  Can I count on you to pass my name along to them?  You’ll be doing them a tremendous favor by referring them to a professional they can trust.  Plus you’ll be rewarded for your referrals!  Thank you!