There are two important aspects in determining the quality of sleep. First, the duration of sleep and its consistency. This helps prevent potential health problems. If you are looking for references for sleep patterns, here are the things you need to pay attention to.

Ideally, people should sleep earlier and wake up in the morning. This pattern is in line with our biological tendency to adjust our sleep patterns with the setting and rising of the sun. You may naturally feel sleepier after sunset. The exact time depends on when you tend to wake up in the morning. Another consideration is the amount of sleep needed per night.

If you feel sleepy during the day, it means you have not slept enough at night. Regular lack of sleep can lead to long-term health consequences, including high blood pressure (hypertension), diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and depression.

Although the side effects of lack of sleep have long been known, researchers are now investigating the health consequences associated with excessive sleep. You may be sleeping too much if you sleep more than 8 to 9 hours at night and add in naps. Excessive sleep can cause many side effects, such as depression, irritability, and cardiovascular problems.

So, the best time to sleep is the period in which you can achieve the recommended sleep time for your age group. You can determine the best sleep time based on when you need to wake up in the morning and count back 7 hours (the minimum recommended per night for adults). For example, if you need to wake up at 6 am, it is advisable to consider resting before 11 pm.

Determine a sleep schedule every night, even on weekends. Because staying up late and sleeping on weekends can make it difficult for you to return to normal activities for the next week. Source: Healthline/Report by Aykaputri Amalia Rahmani