Sleep Problems: How To Cure Insomnia and Get A Good Night"s Sleep
If you are anxious or depressed, or you are dealing with serious problems, you may have trouble sleeping.
It's hard to be happy when you aren't getting enough sleep.
How can you get over insomnia and get to sleep at night? Try these tips for getting to sleep and staying asleep.
Top Ten Tips For Overcoming Sleep Problems 1.
You can make it easier to get to sleep by not eating a big dinner late at night.
Try not to eat within two hours of turning in.
If you must eat, snack wisely.
Choose a light, healthy snack.
2.
A good cure for insomnia: Get some exercise earlier in the day.
A vigorous work out will help you to get to bed and stay there.
3.
Avoid worrying, thinking about problems or dwelling at bedtime.
If you must worry or want to solve problems, do so earlier in the day.
Set up a time to simply worry and fret, or to think about your problems.
But you must not do so when you are turning in for the evening.
It will only keep you up! Worrying when you are trying to get to sleep only causes sleep problems.
4.
Creating a positive bedtime ritual will help you to overcome sleep problems.
Take a few minutes to engage in an enjoyable activity, such as, reading a favorite book, writing in your diary or kneeling by your bed and praying.
Try sitting in the silence or meditating.
Do something that makes you feel good and makes it easier to fall asleep.
Your sleep problems will get better.
5.
If you can't stop thinking, think about good things, rehash good memories or think about something you are looking forward to doing the next day.
Engage in a positive, stress-free conversation with loved ones right before going to bed.
No arguments or conflict-ridden discussions, please.
There is a time and place for that, and it ain't when you're going to bed! 6.
One of the best cures for insomnia is to create a nice, attractive and comfortable environment where you sleep.
Reduce noisy distractions.
Sleep in a room with soothing colors.
Get a new bed, use good pillows and darken the room.
It's easier to sleep in a dark, cool room.
And don't forget to do something with your partner's snoring problems or you'll never get any rest! 7.
Avoid using stimulants before bedtime.
Caffeine can rev up your system and keep you awake.
8.
If you are angry or upset, deal with your emotions and walk off your anger before retiring.
9.
Avoid taking long naps during the day.
10.
Also, avoid sleeping in, which will only keep you up late at night.
In Sum Whether you are stressed or depressed, angry or upset, you can overcome your sleep problems.
Follow my simple, common sense tips for curing insomnia and getting to sleep at night.
My coaching and therapy clients use these tips to get more sleep and improve their mental health, and so can you! Try just a few of my tips and you'll find it easier to fall asleep.
Remember, refuse to worry at bedtime, create a pleasant bedtime ritual and increase the comfort in your sleeping quarters...
soon you'll be getting more sleep and feeling more refreshed!