First of all, napping in front of your TV isn’t very relaxing. The thing is: when you watch a series, your brain becomes active, because you process everything you see on the screen. An alertness arises. When you fall asleep, this part of your brain is still ‘on’ and that will ensure that you are not 100% relaxed.
You’ve probably read that blue light is a major sleep deterrent. By being exposed to blue light just before going to sleep, you produce less of the sleep hormone melatonin. This is also the reason why it is wise not to use your phone just before going to sleep. But watching television on a big screen is actually even worse. If you fall asleep in front of the television, you are exposed to blue light even while sleeping. You get it, that’s not good!
The background noise of the television will not put you into a deep sleep. You remain in a light sleep. This makes you more likely to wake up in between and you become less rested. So there is a good chance that you will not wake up feeling fresh and fruity after sleeping in front of the television. You probably still feel tired.
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Okay, especially for those who often fall asleep in front of the television, we have also listed some benefits. First, if your mind is full of thoughts, the background noise of the television can also calm you down. In addition, strangely enough, you burn more calories when you sleep on the couch than when you sleep in bed. Regularly sleeping on the couch is also quite sustainable, because it means you don’t have to wash your bedding as often.
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