When we finally have a moment of quiet, we’re too tired to get anything done.
Just think about the minutes spent scrolling through your phone at bedtime.
According to theAmerican Academy of Sleep Medicine, this habit is especially prevalent among young people.
But even so, you might not be ready to ditch your smartphone before bed.
This means that even if you get enough shuteye, you’ll still wake up feeling tired.
The culprit is the blue light emitted by your smartphone.
Blue light exposure inhibits the production of melatonin, a hormone that regulates your body’s internal clock.
Contrary to popular belief, dimming the screen brightness doesn’t block blue light.
For example, iPhones and iPads have a setting called Night Shift.
If you turn it on, your screen will display images in warmer tones.
Similarly, Android devices have configs that enable users to adjust the color temperature.
you might either adjust the color manually or switch to Night Mode, Dark Mode, or Eye Comfort.
These accessories not only block blue light exposure but may also reduce eyestrain.
Another option is to use a blue light filter likef.lux,Twilight, orDarker.
Last but not least, stop scrolling mindlessly and seek other ways to unwind at bedtime.
Read a book, take a warm bath, or meditate for 15-20 minutes.
