Can't sleep well even after a tiring day? Know how 'Digital Sunset' will solve this problem?

News Topical, Digital Desk : In today's fast-paced lives, we often spend our entire day scrolling through our smartphones or working on our laptops. Even before bed, our eyes remain glued to our phone screens. This can lead to insomnia or frequent sleep disturbances. 

What is Digital Sunset?

This simply means turning off all your electronic devices, such as mobile phones, tablets, televisions, and laptops, about an hour or two before bedtime. Just as darkness descends after sunset in nature and the world begins to quiet down, a digital sunset signals to your brain that it's time to disconnect from the outside world and relax.

The connection between screen time and sleep

Our bodies have an internal clock called the circadian rhythm. When evening approaches and light begins to fade, our brains begin releasing the hormone melatonin. This hormone signals our bodies that it's time to rest and sleep.

However, the blue light emitted from screens confuses our brains into thinking it's not yet time to sleep. This keeps the brain active and inhibits or reduces melatonin secretion. This leads to poor sleep at night, prolonged sleep onset, and fatigue the next day . 

Benefits of Digital Sunset

• Deeper and better sleep – When you turn off screens at least 1-2 hours before bed, your body has time to naturally produce melatonin. This not only helps you fall asleep faster but also helps you sleep deeper.
• Peace of mind and reduced stress – Social media notifications and news often cause stress and anxiety. Digital Sunset helps you disconnect from these distractions, leading to calmer minds.
• Eye rest – This break is essential to reduce the strain on the eyes from looking at screens all day .
• Time for yourself – When the screen is off, you have time to read books or chat with family, which is beneficial for relationships and personal growth.

How to adopt it?

• Set a time – Set the digital sunset time at least 60 minutes before bedtime.
• Find alternatives – Instead of using screens, try reading a book, listening to light music, or meditating.
• Keep the phone away – Keep the charging point in another room away from the bed so that you do not look at the phone again and again.

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