There are many people who have a hard time getting to sleep each and every night. Even though they are constantly on the go during the day, they still can’t seem to get to sleep. There are may types of sleep disorders that may cause you to stay awake at night. Have yourself checked out. If you do not have any of these sleep disorders and still can’t sleep at night, here are 5 tips that might help you get some rest.
Watch What You Eat At Night And When
One of the most common mistakes people make before going to sleep is eating. While it is okay for you to eat something as a snack, you should only do so at least two hours before bedtime. If you are craving a snack before you go to sleep, try making sure it is a nutritious one like fruit, cereal or popcorn. These will fill you up but will not interfere with your sleep. Never eat chocolate or drink any soda or coffee. The caffeine in these will stay in your system for a long time and will keep you up at night.
Make sure you eat your snack at least two hours before going to sleep, as stated above. The reason for this? While your body is trying to digest what you have eaten, it could interfere with your sleep patterns and cause you to have weird dreams or even nightmares.
Try To Be Stress Free
Many people spend lots of time after their head hits the pillow worrying about the days events. Their minds are constantly whirring, reliving what has happened during the day. Instead of doing this, try clearing your mind of all worries. This can be hard, especially if you have had a stressful day at work or are worried about finances.
One of the best ways to clear your head before you go to sleep is to meditate. Try sitting in a comfortable position on the floor or in a chair, taking deep cleansing breaths and letting your mind wander to peaceful places instead of what has happened during the day. Relax your shoulders, your neck and the rest of your body.
If you aren’t into meditation, or find it difficult to do, then try watching something on television that is relaxing and will make you laugh. Steer clear of any action flicks or horror movies. But make sure that you don’t go to sleep in front of the television, or with the television playing nearby. Getting interested in what is on television will only prolong how late you go to sleep, so make sure you turn it off when it is time for bed.
Go To Sleep At The Same Time Each Night
Just as children need a routine in order to fall asleep at night, so do adults. That being said, decide when you want to go to bed and stick with that time. You may have some nights that will make it impossible to go to sleep at the regular time. Your child may be sick and require your attention or there may be something you absolutely have to take care of before bedtime that will stop you from getting the required eight hours of sleep.
Do your best to stick to a familiar nightly routine. Go to bed at the same time each night and soon your body will be accustomed to this routine, making it easier to fall asleep at night.
Keep The Bedroom Dark And Comfortable
When you go to bed at night to go to sleep, turn off all the lights. As with the television or music, the light will only tend to keep you from your rest instead of helping you fall asleep. If you are still one that hates a completely dark room, whether you are afraid of the dark itself or because you are afraid you might trip and stumble over something if you have to go to the bathroom during the night, then try using a night light. The night light should give you enough light to take care of your worries but dim enough that it will not interrupt your sleep.
Find A Place Of Your Own If You Can’t Sleep With Your Spouse
Most couples feel that they must sleep together at night, no matter what the cost. They feel that if they sleep in separate bedrooms, it is a sign that their marriage is on the rocks. This is far from the truth.
There are many couples who find it hard to sleep with one another for various reasons, Perhaps your spouse is the type to hog the covers, spread themselves all over the bed leaving you very little room, or the more common snoring that not only keeps you up at night, but is totally aggravating as well. Not only will you be wide awake, but stressed out, too.
If you have a spouse that does one or all of these things every night, causing you not to get a good nights sleep, then it might be time to sleep in another bed in the house. If your home is full up, then you might try buying a fold out couch that makes a bed so that you can sleep in the den or living room.
Sleeping in a different bed is not a bad sign for a marriage. There are more and more couples that are finding it is better to separate during sleep. Not only do they wake up feeling refreshed and in a better mood, but there is no more constant arguing over who hogged the covers or snored last night.
If you try some, or all, of these tips, you will ensure that you have a better sleep experience which will lead to feeling healthier and more alert the next day. Not only that, but you might find you are losing weight if you back up on the food intake before sleeping. So give these tips a try and hopefully, you will feel like a new person in little or no time.
