Ultimate Anti-Aging Secret Revealed Habits to Avoid for Achieving Deep Sleep

Health Without Spending Money

It’s no secret that one-quarter of our lives are spent sleeping. The impact of this time on maintaining the health of our brain, body, and mental state is undeniable. Even when we understand that cutting into our sleep time—by working overtime, eating dinner late, drinking alcohol, or being glued to our smartphones right before bed—is harmful, it can be challenging to know where to start making improvements.

Ryō Kakutani, the author of ‘Sleep Revolution for Working Women,’ which was published on August 21, has a track record of helping 140,000 people improve their sleep. In the book, he argues that for busy modern women, both at home and in the workplace, prioritizing “deep sleep” is crucial for managing their lives effectively. He introduces “three steps” to boost serotonin levels, which are necessary for good sleep. So, what about sleep strategies for stressed-out individuals overwhelmed by information in today’s society? I asked for some advice.

“To maintain good health, three key factors are important: diet, sleep, and exercise. High-quality foods like organic vegetables and supplements can be expensive, and while you can exercise on your own, gym memberships come with a cost. However, improving sleep can be done with minimal expense. You can start by replacing non-light-blocking curtains with blackout curtains and switching to eye-friendly LED light bulbs if your ceiling is too bright. These two changes alone can be made with a small investment of a few thousand yen.

For some reason, sleep often receives less attention compared to exercise and diet, but getting deep sleep helps remove physical fatigue, recover mental health, and organize the brain. Sleep is, in fact, the most powerful tool for maintaining health without spending much money,” says Kakutani.

Creating an environment conducive to deep sleep is crucial. As mentioned, replacing curtains with blackout ones and using LED lights is a good start. Additionally, move your phone charger to a spot away from your head, like the foot of your bed, to avoid light leakage. Surprisingly, expensive bedding or mattresses are not necessary.