Not getting enough sleep at night? It could be because you aren't doing some of these things on a regular basis! Give them a try the next time you're struggling to fall asleep and even prior to bedtime to see a difference!
1 Wear a Sleep Mask Overnight
Sleep masks are pretty cheap and effective, too! Buy an inexpensive one and pop it on overnight for a well deserved beauty sleep. It will also help you sleep for longer in the morning since it will block out the sneaky sunlight creeping through your curtains!
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2 Relax with Candles Prior to Sleep
Light a few candles and read a good book in bed, letting yourself relax and adjust to the dim lighting. This will cause your body to feel sleepy quicker and understand that it's time for sleep very soon. Just remember to blow them out before you nod off!
3 Invest in Blackout Curtains
Blackout curtains are amazing for keeping your room lots darker, which is especially helpful for those who have a bedroom that gets the morning sun and tends to get light in the time you're still sleeping!
4 Opt for a Silk Pillowcase
Sometimes the 'wrong' sort of pillowcase simply won't work and will actually keep you awake for longer! Silk pillowcases are extremely comfortable and soft, which could make you fall asleep that much quicker. They're very gentle on your skin and hair as well and that's always a bonus!
5 Crisp, Clean Sheets
There's something so great about nodding off knowing you're in fresh, clean sheets! On the other hand, old sheets that have been left on your bed can contain anything from itchy bed bugs to small grit and dirt brought in each night from your feet.
6 Bubble Bath
A great way to unwind before bed is to have a relaxing bubble bath, as this will fully relax your muscles and body in a similar way to how we fall asleep each night. Be careful not to fall asleep in the bath though, no matter how relaxing it is!
7 Dim Lighting
Make sure your room is dimly lit prior to sleeping so that you give yourself plenty of time to adjust, especially your eyes which are used to looking at bright things all day! This should do a world of good by sending you off to sleep quicker.
8 Eliminate Stimulants before Bed
If you're the type to have a can of soda or a cup of coffee before bed then wonder why you can't sleep, this could be why. Caffeine is a stimulant which hinders your body's ability to sleep for a few hours all the way up to 24 hours. Swap your nightly coke or coffee for a nice chamomile tea or glass of water to help your body wind down.
9 Exercise Regularly
While exercise does boost your endorphins when you do it, after about three hours your body calms down and you will begin to feel tired. It wears your body out (in a good way) and promotes a more restful night's sleep. You'll even end up discovering you sleep better and longer when you make exercise a regular part of your life.
10 Make the Right Sleep Environment
Instead of watching TV of balancing the checkbook in bed, start training yourself that the bed is for sleep and sex. Other activities will increase your alertness causing sleep to become difficult. Also, make sure your sleep environment is a comfortable temperature. Too hot or too cold prevents sleep from happening, as well as, could cause you to have frequent wake ups in the middle of the night.
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