There has probably been a time in your life where no matter how tired you\u00a0 became, you still were not able to fall asleep.\u00a0 This may have been going on for several nights sporadically, over a week period, special occasions, or has been continually going on for much longer.\u00a0 Hopefully, these tips I’m about to share will help you sleep better at night.\u00a0 DISCLAIMER:\u00a0 The advice I am giving is from my personal experiences or those that I talk to.\u00a0 It should not be used to replace a licensed physician’s advice.<\/p>\n
Before we begin, let me address an elephant. The first step of getting a good night sleep is good mental health.\u00a0 If you suffer from depression, sleep apnea, or other condition that is causing you to regularly not sleep at night, please do not feel embarrassed to go to a licensed professional. It is not\u00a0 taboo, it is a serious condition that may require extra help to treat.\u00a0 This does not make you weak.<\/p>\n
First thing we will talk about is breathing and meditation.\u00a0 One cause of lack of sleep is not being able to relax at the end of the day.\u00a0 With all the stresses of everyday life, it can be hard to turn your mind off when it is time to sleep.\u00a0 A good way to help this is to meditate.\u00a0 You can find strategies all over the internet.\u00a0 Another\u00a0 way, is to control your breathing.\u00a0 Purposefully take slow, deep breaths (If it helps count them).\u00a0 It will slow your heart rate and give you something else to think about than your stresses helping you fall asleep.<\/p>\n
The next thing to help you sleep is stability and consistency.\u00a0 Your body has an internal\u00a0 clock, it is referred to as the circadian rhythm or circadian clock. This clock regulates the periods of sleepiness and wakefulness. Jet lag occurs because of “real time” changes from the internal clock.\u00a0 To help your circadian cycle, avoid eating within 2 hours before bed, bright lights before bed, heavy exercise, (as these are all natural resets throwing off the time your body thinks it is) and try to go to bed at the same time each night. If you struggle with this, consider setting an alarm and stick to it.<\/p>\n
Finally, make sure you are comfortable.\u00a0 Researchers believe it is best to sleep in a dark, cool room with light ambient noise and a warm bed.\u00a0 If you suffer with cold feed\/hands consider wearing socks\/gloves to sleep.\u00a0 Also, be sure to regularly maintain your mattress and pillows.\u00a0 (Average life span of a bed is 5-10 years). Finally, if you and your partner’s bedding\u00a0 style\u00a0 varies, consider making the bed with two twin sets so as to make sure no one steals covers and both can achieve their ideal setting.\u00a0 (If it looks tacky you can cover it with your regular sized comforter.<\/p>\n
Sleep is a very important part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Hopefully, the tips in here will help you to fall asleep quicker and sleep more soundly. You will appreciate the difference!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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