Say So Long To Sleepless Nights

by Amy · Published January 26, 2017 · Updated January 26, 2017

Are you feeling exhausted all the time? Do you dream of the day you wake up feeling refreshed and revived? If so, we can help! If you’re not getting enough rest, it’s time to say so long to sleepless nights for good. These simple tips will change your life!

Tire your body out

When you have kids, you often want them to run around, let off steam, and burn off energy so that they’ll sleep well when it comes to bedtime. When your body is tired, you’re more likely to fall asleep with ease. The same rules apply to adults. If you exercise on a regular basis, your muscles will crave downtime. According to the National Sleep Foundation, even 10 minutes of aerobic exercise per day can have a positive impact on sleep quality. Exercising energizes you, so avoid working out late at night. It’s best to try and fit a session in during the morning or the afternoon. If you don’t have time to go to the gym, take a walk, or go for a bike ride or a jog when you get home.

Relax your mind

When you climb into bed and get under the covers, the last thing you want is your mind to be racing. Even if you feel tired, an overactive mind can keep you up for hours. In the evenings, spend your time doing something relaxing, and wind down. Don’t get into bed and start reading your work emails or stressing about a meeting that is coming up. Take an hour or so to read a book, listen to music, meditate, or even just enjoy a peaceful soak in the bath. If you get into bed feeling calm and content, you shouldn’t have any trouble slipping off to the land of nod.

Get comfortable

Do you toss and turn at night? Do you wake up with aches and pains? If so, it may be time to consider replacing your pillows or your mattress. If you haven’t been bed shopping for as long as you can remember, it’s likely that your bed is keeping you awake. Your mattress and pillows should support your body while you’re asleep. If they are worn, damaged, or on their last legs, this can affect your sleep quality, as well as your health. If you’re looking for new additions for your bedroom, you’ll find information about mattress types and reviews of items like a bamboo memory foam pillow online. It’s also worth visiting stores to try different brands and styles out.

Listen to your body

If you’re having trouble sleeping, it could be because you’re overtired, or you’re getting used to surviving on very little sleep. Listen to your body. If you feel tired, go to bed. Don’t stay up and watch films until the early hours if you can’t keep your eyes open. It’s really useful to get into the habit of responding to your body clock. If you go to bed and get up at the same time, you can make sure you get enough rest every night.