The stress of not being able to fall asleep can keep you awake even longer.
When counting sheep just isn’t cutting it and your alarm is already set for the morning try these sleep tips to help you fall asleep!
Lower The Temperature
As your body prepares for sleep your body begins to lose heat.
This process sends sleep onset signals to your body.
While you are asleep your internal body temperature remains lower till you wake up.
Lowering the temperature of your sleep environment can help kickstart your transition from wakefulness into sleep.
Have A Good Sleep Routine
A regular sleep routine can make falling asleep easier and improve sleep quality.
You can personalise this routine to fit your lifestyle best, however it should include a set time to wind down.
Going to bed and waking up at the same time every day, even on weekends, is a good foundation for a sleep routine.
Keep An Eye On What And When You Eat
The type of food and the time that you are eating can affect your sleep.
It is recommended to eat 2 to 3 hours before falling asleep.
It is also recommended to avoid spicy food, alcohol, or caffeine before bedtime.
Create Your Perfect Sleep Environment
This one may take some trial and error but will prove its importance when you get it right.
You’ll need to find the perfect room temperature or make sure you have enough ventilation.
You can also experiment with different ambience sounds such as rainfall or beach waves.
Some people also enjoy playing music to help them fall asleep and others need complete silence.
In this case, investing in some good earbuds could prove useful.
Although people will enjoy different environmental factors, in general it is best to sleep in the dark.
Avoid Looking At The Time
Opening your eyes to check the time isn’t a good idea.
This will increase brain stimulation and can lead to more anxiety surrounding sleeplessness.
Visualise Happy Things
Using your imagination may sound counterintuitive but picturing peaceful and relaxing thoughts can actually help you fall asleep.
These positive thoughts can ease your mind and help you relax enough to fall asleep.
They can also allow you to put aside any negative or stressful thoughts that may be keeping you awake.
Do Not Force Sleep
If you just can’t seem to fall asleep, trying to force it will likely just make you more restless and frustrated.
Instead you can try to get comfortable and do something relaxing.
Reading a physical book or or listening to quiet music till you get sleepy is better than forcing sleepiness.
Let us know if these sleep tips help you out!
