You’ve probably been guilty of this: You stay in bed all day, watching Netflix or scrolling through your phone. This is not good at all, according to sleep expert Marcel van Slaapidee. He says: “Staying ‘rotting’ in your bed can cause mental problems.”
You may have also seen it on TikTok: doing everything in bed is a trend for 2023. This is the order of the day, especially for children aged 10 and up and teenagers up to 25: relaxing, eating, playing and scrolling in bed. . Marcel from Slaapidee thinks this trend should be avoided and explains what is much better for stress and night sleep.
A bad thing?
At first, “rotting” in bed seems harmless. “I am surprised by the opinions of psychologists and other sleep experts. Some people don’t seem to see this as a problem,” says Marcel. “It would calm your body, reduce stress and prevent overload. It provides benefits initially.”
However, sleep expert Marcel disagrees with this. “Sometimes it can be nice to stay in bed longer. You may benefit in the short term. But if you make it a habit, feelings of sadness or stress may arise. For example, you spend less time with family or friends and put off (school) homework. This doesn’t make anyone happy and actually makes you more stressed.
Sleep disorder
So staying in bed is a habit you will leave behind in 2023. Marcel: “I consider the bed as a place of rest, sleep and intimacy. By studying in bed, reading a book, watching TV or scrolling on your phone, you give your brain a different idea.”
Because you are busy with things other than sleep, your brain no longer makes the connection with your sleeping place. The bed is therefore not just a place to rest. “This can cause sleep problems or create a sleep disorder.”
What do you want to do?
You obviously want to start the new year 2024 off right. Marcel shares tips for sleeping and sleeping better. “Perhaps this is the most important advice: get enough exercise in the new year. On Sunday go to the woods, get a good dose of fresh air and vitamin D. Furthermore, a healthy and varied diet also makes you feel less stressed and tolerate everything better.
A fixed sleep rhythm
Put more exercise and healthy eating on your list of good intentions. “You can add more!”, says Marcel. “Go to bed at about the same time during the week, ensure a cool room and silence around you. Then you’ll sleep better anyway!”
Do you know more?
Do you get enough exercise and your bedroom is exactly as it should be, but you still can’t relax? This could be due to a faulty pillow or mattress, or faulty sheets. Marcel can help you with this too in the Slaapidee shops in Apeldoorn or Nunspeet. He is happy to provide you with even more tips. So pop in quickly!
2023-12-29 18:56:48
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