Tricks To Fall Asleep can come in handy on those restless nights. Sometimes falling asleep can be a real chore! You try, but no matter how many sheep you count or how many times you roll over, you still just can't drift off to la-la land. Well, the good news is, there are some tricks to fall asleep you should try that can help! I know, because they have worked for me many times. Here is my top tricks to fall asleep you should try! You will be sleeping like a little baby in no time at all!
1 Get Active
If you lay around all day and do nothing to tire yourself out, of course you won't be sleepy at night! Get active and do some things to make yourself tired. Exercise is a good place to start, not only because it will wear you out, but exercise promotes healthy sleeping patterns and physical fitness. So get to the gym or take a light jog through the park!
2 Sleep Tight
My husband and I employ this trick to fall asleep and it works like a charm! A few minutes before heading to bed, turn your AC down low. You will sleep better in a cooler temperature! You can also have a fan or two blowing on you as you drift off for maximum effect.
Before trying to fall asleep, it's important to wind down for the evening. Do something that relaxes you. Some people like to read, others like to meditate or watch television. Try taking a warm bath or shower to help your muscles relax, and maybe rub on a lavender scented lotion to soothe your senses.
4 Food for Thought
There are certain foods you should avoid close to bedtime. Obviously anything with caffeine will get you wired up and make it difficult to fall asleep! it's also important not to eat too heavy of a meal or anything that might be hard to digest late in the evening. Digestion will keep a good many people up throughout the night!
5 Lights out
One of the tricks to fall asleep that I absolutely must use is making sure all the lights are turned out. I don't even like a night light when I'm sleeping! Many people find it best to fall asleep in a completely dark room. Turn off all TV's phones, computers and lamps before laying down. If you have windows, hang up blinds to block out all the lights. The sand man will visit you in no time!
6 Avoid Tension
It can be hard to fall asleep when you feel tense and wired up. It's a good idea to refrain from watching a scary movie, reading and intense book, or taking part in any heated discussions before bed. Try to calm your mind and only think of relaxing, quiet thoughts.
7 Have Some Tea
Having a cup of warm tea is a nice way to unwind before bed time, and it's a great trick to fall asleep! Chamomile tea is high in nerve and muscle relaxing calcium, so it's a great tea to sip on before you try to sleep. But if you don't have chamomile on hand, a cup of regular decaffeinated tea with some honey or peppermint oil in it will calm you down on its own!
8 Establish a Routine
Having a routine, a set waking and sleeping pattern, is one of the very best tricks to fall asleep of all. Try to start going to bed and waking up at the same time at least 5 days out of the week if at all possible. Your body will start recognizing this pattern and following it naturally!
With these tricks to fall asleep, you should have no problem closing those eyelids and fluttering off to dreamland! These tricks to fall asleep are the best tips you will find! Do you plan to try any of these tips tonight?
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Esther Putting on a pair of comfy pjs really help :)
Heather Totally true! I love comfy PJs, they are my favorite!
Holly For me it is different. Some nights i just drift off and other nights i just cant get to sleep the things i try are: just laying there, watching tv, going on my blackberry and closing my eyes. Somtimes, they just dont work!! What can i do for thouse nights? Oh and before you suggest it, i do have a bath every night with luxurious bath wash and lovely soap!! :)
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Denise Hi Holly. Welcome to All Women Stalk! Please give the article a read. It has tips that might prove helpful to you.
Tesslover I'm having boyfriend troubles and it's causing me to not get the sleep I wan any suggestions????
Denise Hello, Tesslover. It's great to see you on All Women Stalk! I'm pretty sure that you will sleep better if you solve your boyfriend troubles.
Noni I want to talk about number four, about the digestion. It's important to eat four hours before you got to bed. That way your food is digested. Also those of you looking to loose weight should also eat on time as well.
Denise Great tips, Noni! Although I think that 3 hours is enough time for your food to digest.... Thank you for sharing.
Marina what if you had caffeine?
Noni Don't drink caffeine after 4:00, as coffee last for six hours...
LyssaBoo None of these work 4 me! HELP PLEASE! I still gotta get to school everyday! :(
Denise Hello Lyssa Boo. Do your parents know about your sleep troubles? You should tell them. They might want to get you checked by a doctor. Thanks for checking out All Women Stalk!
Michelle I wish that I could get into a habit of doing ANY of these things, but its so hard to get good sleep and a routine when you work overnight and need to sleep during the daytime
Septa These tips are good if there are no problems. And with problems that interfere with sleep, I take this way: I present with my eyes closed, that write them in chalk on a blackboard, and then wash cloth. It helps.
Optimistic This is a great list. I really like #3 I have found that winding down helps me rest much better.
Denise Hi Optimistic Mom. It really does help to wind down at the end of the day. Your mind and body goes into a relaxed mode, helping you prepare for sleep better. Thanks for reading us!