I’ve been sort of a night owl myself. Whenever I go to bed early, I’m always having a hard time dozing off. I’ve followed all the typical tips on how to get a good night’s sleep – like adjusting the room temperature or the lighting – I’ve even tried aromatic candles to help me relax, but still nothing!

If you’re anything like me, check out these natural remedies that will help you doze off to blissful somnolence …zzzzzzzzzzzzz…

#1

Avoid caffeine after lunchtime.  I know it doesn’t effect some people, but I am definitely not one of them.  It gets and keeps me hyper even if I drink it 4 hours prior to bed.  So, it’s better to save those lattes and cappuccinos for the morning…

#2

Try to go to bed and wake up at the same time everyday to ‘regulate’ your sleeping hours.  Your body will get used to this schedule faster than you think.  It might take a week maximum.  But then, you’ll be sleepy at the same time and you’ll be waking up without an alarm at the same time in the morning.  Isn’t that beautiful?

#3

If you’re into alternative medicine, melatonin or Valerian root are good cures for the sleepless.  Valerian has a great calming qualities, so if you feel a bit too wound up, you could try it as well.  But please, keep it away from your cat, it’ll make him go crazy for a while, seriously.  And than you won’t get any sleep at all!

#4

Try to ease the stress in your life.  I know it can’t be that easy.  But at least try not to think about your problems before bed time.  If I start analyzing things or planning tomorrow when lying in bed, I know falling asleep will not be happening for me any time soon.  So the least we can do is pretend the problems are not there until morning.

#5

Drink some warm milk before bedtime. It may sound like an old-wive’s tale, but it does help because of serotonin.  My grandma used to make me drink it when I was a kid and refused to go to bed – it worked like a charm.  I am pretty sure it works on adults too :)