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?

1. Habit of watching 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.’ It is this worry that prevents you from sleeping again.
2. 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. These continuous ticking sounds (disturbing sounds) do not allow our mind to rest and affect the subconscious mind, which hinders our deep sleep.
3. 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.
4. Spoiling the ‘calm and comfortable’ atmosphere 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 of any kind. The constant reminder of the clock that ‘it’s morning’ or ‘it’s time to get up’ spoils this relaxing environment, which affects the quality of sleep.

Then what should we 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 an alarm, keep it away from the bed or somewhere where you won’t have to look at it frequently while sleeping.
• Use Quiet Alarm: You can use a quiet alarm from your phone or a digital clock that isn’t too loud.
• Pay attention to your habits: Give up the habit of checking the time when you wake up at night. Teach your brain that there is enough time to sleep.
• Make the bedroom just for sleeping: 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 your sleep quality and sleep peacefully!