Tired of tossing and turning all night? Worried that your eyes are going to look like saucers again in the morning? Here are tips for a good night sleep! You’ll be glad you took a look at these when you wake up tomorrow - refreshed and relaxed!
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1. No Afternoon Siesta
You’re done with lunch. You’ve watched your favourite soap opera and now your bed beckons with open arms. Resist! Stay away from those long naps during the day. Let your body cry for sleep and then gift it a long night of rest.
2. No-no to These…
If you’re used to guzzling down pots of coffee after dinner then it’s time to stop. Also avoid drinking alcohol just before bedtime. It will affect your sleep patterns negatively. If you’re a smoker, then that could cause sleep trouble as Nicotine is a stimulant.
3. Exercise in the Morning
Are you sending your body the right signals? Don’t confuse your body with a great workout just before you go to bed or your system will be begging you to stay up and party all night.
4. Turn off the Lights
You may have a bright neon billboard opposite your window with blues and pinks streaking through your room. However, try and keep the room dark so external lights don’t distract you from your beauty sleep.
5. What’s Your Iron Count?
An iron deficiency could cause sleep trouble. So get a check up and if there’s a problem, iron supplements can help balance out your system so it doesn’t affect your sleep.
6. Get Comfortable
It helps to have a nice, warm and cosy bed with comfortable pillows. Get a mattress that suits your body well. Your room should be ventilated, quiet and not freezing cold! Keep the temperature just the way you like it.
7. Relax
Don’t get worked up about bedtime. Relax and listen to some music, take a warm bath, meditate, drink some herbal tea or just do some breathing exercise. Let your body wind down gradually.
8. Don’t Be a Pig …
Especially before you sleep. You don’t HAVE to eat all the leftovers. Just save it for tomorrow. Eat two hours before you head to bed. Let it all digest. Don’t drink your 8 glasses of water either, just before bedtime.
9. Some Warm Milk
This will soothe your nerves and prepare your body for rest. You can add some toast or a little cereal to your mini-meal. But don’t stay in the front of the fridge for too long! Peanuts are especially good as it encourages your brain to product serotonin.
10. Write down Your Worries
Sometimes worrying about tomorrow can keep you awake for hours. Write down your concerns or draw up a to-do list. It will help settle your mind.
Try out these tips for a good night sleep... And add yours
Sleep tight! :)
Comments
Mandy: I fall asleep better in day light, not in the dark. :/ it's hard to not take naps during the day
Rouf: Are these tips only for Ladies people or Do you have something for male community..:)
Jenna: You wanna stay away from electronics before you go to bed. Speaking of goodnih\ght!!!!
Anne: I find that working two different shifts has really played havoc with my sleep patterns. I usually have some cereal before bed, as one week my body is used to me fueling it throughout the night when I am working, and the next week, it expects something throught the night when I am working day shift....so yeah, the milk helps, also a perfectly dark room, and sometimes a fan going, or some other kind of white noise, to block out the traffic, or the neighbout cutting his grass, the kids' tv, etc. Good Luck>>>>> I have tried mild sedatives and they do knock me out for a good sleep, but I usually wake up with a wicked headache as a side effect..not really how you want to spend the next 8 hours.....
plazadental: Well defined article on healthy sleep and its effect on us. Sleep is just as important as diet and exercise, so it’s important to allocate the right amount of time in your day for sleep and plan the rest of your schedule accordingly. It impacts every part of our lives. After dinner, take a walk or do some type of exercise, but remember to complete these at least 3 hours before bedtime. Exercise too close to bedtime can be over stimulating. Early exercise can help you relax. Having healthy sleep habits is often referred to as having good sleep hygiene.
jo: before bed, just have a cup of milk..
Coby: I have tried all these before, but do you have any tips for those with insomnia or an over active mind? I write every night and I still can't get my self to relax. -sigh- Trust me, I even tried warm milk and warm bath with only candle light. Still over actively charged mind.....HELP?!
Liv: Great tips! Don't forget magnesium before bedtime. I keep a note pad and pen beside my bed to jot down any ideas that keep my mind racing before I fall asleep.
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