In today’s fast-paced world everyone is busy and stressed. Insomnia is a common issue, unlike the olden days. The health issue caused by the insomnia is numerous varying from minor concerns to major health problems. Here are a few tips to fight this major concern of today’s busy world.
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10 Ways to Get a Better Night’s Sleep
Read through some simple tips which might help you to to get better sleep.
1. Avoid caffeine
Caffeine is a natural stimulation, so avoiding it after 4 pm is vital. It can stay in your body for 6 to 8 hours. Therefore, if you’re a coffee addict, try finding a different tipple that will quench your thirst without causing you to stay awake all night.
2. Relax the mind and body
Wellness is vital. Yoga stretches can really help you to relax before bed. There are many apps out there that can help you learn a variety of poses. Yoga classes or videos on YouTube are other easy options for helping you to de-stress.
3. Treat yourself to a new mattress
If your mattress has seen better days, the chances are that it is having a negative effect on your sleep. A memory foam mattress like this one could be the answer to your prayers! Whether you sleep on your front, back or side, a memory foam mattress could work for you. Some companies offer free trials to ensure it is suitable.
4. Aromatherapy
Lavender is well-known for promoting sleep. Consider investing in some relaxing aromatherapy oils. Ensure you do your research beforehand though as most oils should not be used neat on the skin.
5. Bath time
Bath time is part of the bedtime routine for most babies and young children. Why stop at such a young age? Having a bath can make you sleepy (so don’t stay in too long!). Using a bubble bath containing lavender could be even more sleep-inducing. Just don’t forget to wear a shower cap to stop your hair from getting wet. No one wants damp pillows and spending time blow drying your hair will probably only serve to wake you up again!
6. Declutter your thoughts
Spending a little time meditating can allow you to pack away those thoughts of work or other stressful things until a more appropriate time. It is not about burying your worries, rather that it isn’t the right time to be focusing on them.
7. Declutter your room
We’ve all heard the saying ‘cluttered room, cluttered mind’. What if there is an element of truth to that? Having a ‘busy’ room can prevent a good night’s sleep. Clearing away the clutter including the ‘floordrobe’ and making easy access to your bed is just the start.
8. Treat yourself to new bedding
Fresh sheets are a treat! New bedding is even more so… whether you’ve changed the style of your room or you just fancied a change, a new duvet cover and some smooth sheets can really boost your mood.
9. Blackout blinds
It may sound like advice for those with babies and children, but actually letting in as little light as possible, particularly during the bright summer months when the sun rises ridiculously early, can really make a huge difference.
10. Stick to a routine
Even though you know it’s unlikely that you’ll get to bed and fall asleep at 10.30pm, it is important to try to stick to a fairly similar routine most nights. What’s more, it might seem like an alien concept to have an alarm set when you’re undoubtedly going to be tossing and turning all night. It’s all part of sleep training and important that you do this. Eventually, your body will learn the pattern and some people have even been known to switch off their alarm clocks because their bodies have responded so favorably.
