Experts share the worst thing you can do in the morning for your sleep cycle

From msn.com 

There are lots of things you can do at night to ensure you get a better night's sleep, but you might not be aware that what you do in the morning can also play a huge part.

Avoiding this one thing can be crucial to helping you sleep better, according to Dr. Chester Wu, a psychiatrist and sleep medicine specialist.

Staying in bed for anything other than sleep and intimacy can leave you feeling groggy and tired, disrupting your circadian rhythm.

Doctor Wu said: "I try not to linger in bed because I definitely feel like that causes me to feel more lazy or groggy."

Many other sleep doctors agree with this advice. Chelsie Rohrscheib, a neuroscientist and sleep expert, said: "I never stay in bed and do activities that aren't related to sleep and intimacy. This means when I wake up, I get out of bed immediately and go somewhere else in my house,"

"This helps to maintain my brain's association that the bedroom is only a place of rest, which promotes high-quality sleep," Rohrscheib continued.

Instead of laying in bed, doctors recommend getting some sunlight - which can be difficult at this time of year - and water in after waking up. If you have outdoor space and the weather permits, try going outside with some water in the mornings and see how you feel after a few weeks.

Rohrscheib says: "Light during the day is very important for keeping our circadian rhythm well-regulated. Studies have shown that a lack of sunlight exposure can reduce the quality of your sleep, contribute to insomnia, and negatively impact mood."

Of course, exercise is the next best thing you should do after getting out of bed. That doesn't mean you have to do something strenuous - but at least some light stretching and movements to get your heart rate up.

Dr. Chris Winter, a neurologist and sleep health expert says, "getting active quickly is a fantastic way to signal to your brain that the day has begun."

"The exercise does not have to be particularly intense. I start my day off by walking my dogs every day or walking with my wife to work," he continued.

Doctors have suggested that making your bed in the morning can help wake you up and napping during the day should be avoided as it may make you less tired at night times.

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