5 Tips That Help Me Get a Good Night’s Sleep
Getting good quality sleep is crucial for maintaining a healthy body and mind. Here are some tips to help you get a better night’s sleep:
1) Get into a routine: We all know that having a routine helps babies and children fall asleep at a certain time. This applies to adults as well, because it allows your body to programme itself to naturally fall asleep and wake up at certain times. Try to be rigid about going to bed at a certain time, and create your own relaxation routine.
2) Don’t clock watch: Worrying about getting enough sleep can itself stop us sleeping. The best way to deal with that is to remind yourself that resting in bed and thinking nice thoughts is more productive than tossing and turning and looking at the clock every ten minutes. If you can't stop checking your clock, try turning it around or putting it on the other side of the room so it’s not as easy to watch time ticking away.
3) Exercise daily: Exercise helps reduce stress and tired us out. Getting physical activity during the day can significantly improve our sleep quality and duration of sleep. Try moving your body in some way every day for better sleep.
4) Prepare for Your Next Day Before Winding Down: Prepare for tomorrow earlier the night before. Before winding down, write out your to do list for the next day and lay out your outfit so that it’s ready for tomorrow. Prepping for the next day will give us more peace of mind and help us to worry less about tomorrow when we are actually trying to fall asleep.
5) Avoid alcohol, cigarettes, and heavy meals in the evening. Alcohol, cigarettes and caffeine can disrupt sleep. Eating big or spicy meals can cause discomfort from indigestion that can make it hard to sleep. Avoid eating large meals for two to three hours before bedtime. Try a light snack 45 minutes before bed if you’re still hungry. If you're using alcohol to settle you for sleep, try and find a new wind-down routine that doesn't involve a drink!
These 5 things set me up for a good nights sleep so I’m rested and ready to tackle my busy days!