As a child I never really understood the value of a good sleep, well who does? I would usually sneak out of bed in the afternoon when it was nap time. In the evening I would spend so much time watching television or play games and most often deprived myself of the 8 hours sleep my young body needed. But adults don't have the same sleeping luxury as children and sometimes even suffer sleeping disorders. It is very frustrating not to be able to sleep at night and ends up staring at your ceiling and counting sheep. If you suffer from repeated episodes of sleeplessness, try these few proven remedies. Sleep, rise at a regular time and stick to it. This will help stabilize your body clock. Try to go to sleep at the same time every night and create a sleeping pattern. Wake up the same time every morning. Once you have established your sleeping pattern, you will feel sleepy and alert at a specific hour. Only sleep when you are really sleepy. By doing so, you minimize the time you spend awake in your bed and reduces the chances of tossing and turning in your bed waiting to fall asleep. Be stress free. Avoid dancing, exercising, watching an action-packed film, reading a murder mystery book before sleeping. Stressful physical and mental activities such as these and done before bedtime releases adrenaline and further stimulates you. Sleep only in your bed. Try as much as possible not to do anything in your bed other than sleeping. Avoid reading, eating and studying in your bed. Let your body know that once you lie down in your bed that it is time to sleep. Don't go to bed too early. Normal bedtime is after dinner not before. Going to sleep earlier than seven in the evening would mean waking up in the middle of the night either thirsty or hungry. Going back to sleep wouldn't be too easy. Take a warm bath. Although taking a warm bath relaxes you body but it is actually the drop in temperature that initiates drowsiness and makes you sleepy. Therefore try to take the warm bath a few hours before bedtime. Create a quite, comfortable bedroom setting. If you feel uncomfortable with morning light and your room has plenty of sunlight in the morning, install drapes or blackout shade. A cooler room is more conducive to sleeping than a hot room. Have enough blankets to stay warm though. Installing an air-conditioning unit will help ease the heat when some nights can usually get hot and uncomfortable during summer. Avoid stimulants like caffeine, alcohol and nicotine. These can keep you up all night if taken before bedtime. Have sleep rituals. If children get lulled by their parents reading their favorite stories, you too can find your own sleeping ritual. It could be listening to some relaxing music or doing some meditation. You could also count your blessings for the day and be thankful for them and snooze your way to deep slumber. Good luck and have a great night's sleep besides! Sweet dreams, everyone! Find out more about insomnia and how you can restore healthy sleep naturally by visiting http://sleep.makeourlifebetter.com |
