[Starting Today!] Recommended Ways to Kill Time on Sleepless Nights
“I can’t sleep because I’m anxious about work tomorrow,” “I can’t sleep because I’m excited for the field trip,” “I can’t sleep for no particular reason.”
There are many people who struggle to fall asleep at night for all sorts of reasons.
In this article, we’ll introduce some ways to pass the time that we recommend for those sleepless nights.
We’ve gathered a variety of ideas—from things you can do in bed, to activities while you’re up, to tricks that can help lull you to sleep.
If you’re thinking, “I want to sleep but I just can’t,” or “I want to make good use of this time when I can’t sleep,” we hope you’ll find this helpful!
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[You Can Start Today!] Recommended Ways to Kill Time on Sleepless Nights (1–10)
Go for a walk
When you have too much mental or physical energy and can’t fall asleep, why not take a walk around your neighborhood? Even familiar scenery looks different at night, which can help refresh your mood.
Plus, walking provides moderate exercise, which may help you sleep more comfortably.
However, if you wander too far, you might get too tired or sleepy to make it back, or you could find yourself wide awake by the time you return.
So it’s best to keep your walk within a distance that lets you get home quickly.
Go for a drive
On those nights when you just can’t fall asleep even after getting into bed, going for a drive to reset your mind might be a good idea.
Especially if stress is keeping you awake, getting some fresh air can be more soothing than stewing under the covers.
From city illuminations to natural spots where the stars shine clearly, the late-night scenery can help you feel refreshed.
However, nighttime driving reduces visibility and concentration, so if you start to feel drowsy, head home right away.
to study
If you just can’t fall asleep no matter what you try, it can be a meaningful use of time to switch gears and sit down at your desk.
If you absolutely can’t sleep and your mind feels sharp, you may actually absorb what you study more easily; and if you tend to feel sleepy the moment you start studying, it might even help you drift off.
It’s a win-win: you can use otherwise idle time to improve yourself.
This is a recommended way to spend sleepless hours, especially for those who usually can’t find time to learn new things or study for certifications because of work.
[Starting Today!] Recommended Ways to Kill Time on Sleepless Nights (11–20)
to clean
Once you get started, cleaning is one of those things you’ll want to do thoroughly—and it’s a great way to make use of sleepless hours.
Tackling the chores you tend to put off in daily life can lift your spirits and refresh your space by changing how your room looks.
There’s a classic decluttering pitfall where you get sidetracked rereading old manga or flipping through photo albums you haven’t seen in a while, but even that can make your sleepless time enjoyable.
By the time you finish cleaning, you might even feel sleepy.
It’s a recommended way to pass the time.
Take a relaxing bath
Taking a slow, relaxing bath may be a shortcut to a good night’s sleep, especially in the colder seasons.
It promotes circulation and helps you unwind, offering many benefits, so I recommend it.
Setting aside a calming time not only aids better sleep but also helps relieve daily stress, and it’s nice that it’s easy to do at home.
However, be careful not to bring in your smartphone and stay in the bath too long, as it can make you feel unwell or drowsy in the bathroom, which can be dangerous.
Write a blog
For those who are caught up in daily life with school or work and find it hard to reflect each day, blogging is highly recommended.
If you’re exhausted from being busy yet can’t sleep, putting your situation into words can help organize your thoughts and refresh your mind.
And with feedback from readers, you might even enjoy it as a kind of lifelong activity.
If stress or anxiety is keeping you up, viewing your feelings objectively as text may help you recognize the cause—so this is a pastime idea I’d love for you to try.
Do a live stream
This is a way to spend time that’s unique to an era where social media is widespread and anyone can easily live stream from home.
Since viewers are also awake at the same time, you can probably share a meaningful experience together.
Also, if you really want to sleep but can’t, it might help to ask viewers for their recommended methods for getting better sleep.
However, keep in mind that nighttime can feel liberating, so be careful not to let the conversation heat up and make it even harder to sleep or lead to trouble.