Waking up tired? Here’s why you might be having poor quality sleep during the pandemic – The National

Waking up tired? Here’s why you might be having poor quality sleep during the pandemic – The National

People have more time to rest than ever before, but this does not translate to sound sleep, say experts. People may have more time on their hands than ever before, which would seemingly translate to having more and better sleep.. If you're among the many people out there who have finally started getting those eight hours of sleep, but are still waking up exhausted, it could be because of poor sleep quality.. According to Dr Upasana Gala, neuroscientist and founder of Evolve Brain Training, there are several indicators that your sleep quality is lacking: "If it takes you hours to fall asleep, you keep waking up throughout the night, you can vividly remember your dreams or you're waking up tired - these are all indicators that you have poor sleep quality," she explains.. "Sunlight is an important factor in regulating the sleep-wake schedule - in other words, the circadian rhythm," says Dr Vaishal Shah of Cleveland Clinic's Sleep Disorders Center in Ohio, US.. "It can help a person to feel awake after a good night of sleep, and to keep sleep-wake patterns consistent.. During current circumstances, it is plausible that less exposure to the sun due to increased indoor periods