Why is your sleep being stolen? Know the psychological connection of the clock in the bedroom

News India Live, Digital Desk: Do you not sleep properly at night? Do you keep tossing and turning while lying in bed till late night? A big reason for this could also be the clock in your bedroom. Yes, even though we may think that having a clock in the bedroom is a common and important thing, psychology and health experts believe that having a clock in the bedroom can have a very negative impact on the quality of your sleep. There is a deep psychological connection between this ‘wall clock’ and our sleep, which we often ignore. Why can the clock in the bedroom be the enemy of sleep? Habit of looking at time and stress: The biggest reason is that due to having a clock in the bedroom, we keep checking the time again and again. If we wake up at night, we immediately look at the clock, which lets us know how little time is left to sleep. This very thought creates anxiety and stress, ‘Will I be able to wake up so early?’ Or ‘I won’t get enough sleep today.’ This worry is what prevents you from sleeping again. Disturbance of ticking sound: Many clocks (especially analog clocks) make a slow ‘ticking’ sound. We may not hear this sound during the day, but it becomes more clear in the quiet environment of the night. This continuous ticking sound (disturbing sounds) does not allow our mind to rest and affects the subconscious mind, which hinders our deep sleep. Anxiety and sense of control: Some people are very controlled about their daily routine and time. Having a clock in the bedroom makes them aware of how fast time is passing. This feeling increases stress and disturbs the mental peace necessary for sleep. Deterioration of the ‘calm and comfortable’ environment of the bedroom: Psychologists believe that the bedroom should be a place where the mind can get complete rest and there is no external stress or disturbance. The clock’s constant reminder that ‘it’s morning’ or ‘it’s time to get up’ spoils this relaxing environment, which affects the quality of sleep. So what to do? Remove the clock from the bedroom: The best solution is to remove the wall clock from your bedroom. If you need a clock for your alarm, keep it away from the bed or in a place where you don’t have to look at it frequently while sleeping. Use a quiet alarm: You can use a quiet alarm on your phone or a digital clock that is not too loud. Watch your habits: Avoid checking the time when you wake up at night. Teach your brain that there is enough time to sleep. Make the bedroom just for sleep: Reduce the use of gadgets in the bedroom and reserve it only for rest and sleep. By changing this small habit, you can see a big improvement in the quality of your sleep and sleep peacefully!