{"id":30943,"date":"2019-12-05T14:28:33","date_gmt":"2019-12-05T14:28:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marialma.com\/?p=30943"},"modified":"2020-04-28T16:53:06","modified_gmt":"2020-04-28T15:53:06","slug":"christmas-impacts-your-sleep-cycle-heres-how","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/marialma.com\/blog\/christmas-impacts-your-sleep-cycle-heres-how\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas Impacts Your Sleep Cycle \u2013 Here\u2019s How"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The winter season can affect your sleeping cycle. So, should you worry about it?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Saint Nick\u2019s internal clock may be a little cuckoo. When he is awake, we are sleeping, when we are opening presents and feasting, he is riding a slay on a round trip and trying to make it back to Lapland for dinner. That\u2019s ok for Santa Claus \u2013 being fictional and all \u2013 he won\u2019t really care about\u00a0healthy sleep cycles<\/strong>, but you surely should. So, now it\u2019s time to scroll down and find out how Christmas impacts your sleep cycle and how you can avoid it!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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SEE ALSO:\u00a0<\/strong>Catching Zzz\u2019s: The Importance of Sleep for Children<\/a><\/p>\n

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Why Sleep Suffers during Santa Season<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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December means longer days and later bedtimes. We celebrate Christmas during the entire month with our firm and our friends in endless Christmas parties. And let\u2019s not forget that this whole period finishes with the international\u00a0sleep deprivation<\/a>\u00a0fest of\u00a0New Year\u2019s Eve<\/strong>. On top of that, this month interferes with sleep. But, how?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Well, what is one of the main causes of\u00a0insomnia<\/a>? Yes, that\u2019s right:\u00a0Anxiety<\/strong>. With circadian and psychological regulators under pressure, some people will sleep less. And we all know how Christmas can end up being messy, chaotic, and stressful.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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But, don\u2019t go anywhere. There is more! The last two main elements that affect your sleep are, of course,\u00a0food and alcohol.<\/strong> At this time of the year, people overeat and ingest high levels of alcohol, which leads to early awakenings, hangovers, and insomnia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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All I Want for Christmas is a Good Night\u2019s Sleep<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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So, Christmas can have a very damaging effect on your sleep cycle. Of course, we can\u2019t speak for everyone, but around the holiday season, these bad habits make December\u00a0one of the less restful months of the year.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Here are 4 tips on how to maintain our quality level of sleep around Christmas time:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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1) Moderate alcohol consumption.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
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No, we are not trying to bring back the Dry Law or to make your family gatherings unbearable. Alcohol can make you fall asleep faster, but it prevents you from achieving a deep sleep stage when you can fully rest. So, you\u2019re most likely to wake up frequently and easily in the middle of the night, feeling tired, dehydrated and needing to go to the bathroom. Remember to\u00a0drink water before bedtime.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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2) No “save the calories” rule!<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
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Skipping lunch on Christmas Eve or breakfast on Christmas day is never a good idea. The result will be the same: you will overeat as soon as you are sitting at that dinner table facing that chocolate mousse, anyway. The trick is to\u00a0reduce the portions<\/strong>, so you\u2019ll be eating more lightly at regular intervals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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3) Don’t eat for at least 3\/4 hours before going to bed.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
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We hear you. It\u2019s hard resisting to nibbling on the leftover turkey leg or scrapping the bottom of the dessert plate, as you are passing the dinner\u2019s leftovers. However, remember that it can give you trouble and remember that Christmas impacts your sleep cycle when you are trying to fall asleep later. If possible, try to\u00a0abstain from eating at least 3 hours before going to bed<\/strong>\u00a0to avoid indigestion and heartburn!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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4) Drink a cup of steaming hot tea before going to bed.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
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If you are not sleeping well, your instinct might be to compensate with a caffeine drink or plain coffee, but it really isn\u2019t a good idea, as they make falling asleep difficult and prevent you from achieving the deep sleep.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Trying hard not to be a total Grinch about this, but your unhealthy behavior throughout November \u2013 December may have a deeper impact and send you on a month-long recovery path. Keep in mind one key factor:\u00a0it\u2019s all about\u00a0<\/strong>balance.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Wishing you a Merry Christmas<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Let\u2019s not make Christmas just a time of frenzy and stress, where we think of nothing but the gifts we have to give or the events and dinners we have to make or attend. Not just a rush hour to the shops and tables full of food \u2026 May these same gifts and tables honor the spirit of\u00a0friendship, relationship, and gratitude<\/strong>\u00a0for all the good that life gives us!<\/p>\n

Christmas is a good time to rethink fraternity and seek it it year round.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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So, we\u2019d like to wish you a merry Christmas. And, don\u2019t forget to catch some Zzz\u2019s.<\/strong><\/h5>\n

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YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE:\u00a0<\/strong>The Impact of Sleep Deprivation on Mental Health<\/a><\/p>\n

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