How to sleep after a night shift: 15 proven tips for better rest
How to sleep after a night shift: 15 proven tips for better rest Introduction: Why sleeping after a night shift is so difficult Working the night shift is difficult—and after the night shift, getting quality sleep can be even more difficult. The inner clock (circadian rhythm) of your body is wired to awaken during the day and sleep at night. When you flip this schedule, it can throw everything off—especially your sleep. Whether you are a nurse, security guard, truck driver, customer service representative, or emergency respondent, you know the struggle: you end your shift, but when your head collides with a pillow ... you can't just sleep. In this guide, we will tell you that science-supported strategies, changes in lifestyle, and some tricks are better for sleeping after working night shifts and actually work. Why night innings work disrupts your sleep 🧠 Sarcadian rhythm conflict Your body's natural "biological clock" is synchronized...