Ah sleep, so important yet so elusive at times!
Have you had nights where your mind is going round and round in circles for ages, the clock is ticking and you know you’ve gotta be up for work in the morning… or in a few hours time? Well, not for any longer! Below you’ll find 17 strategies to help you get a good nights sleep.
Sleep is what our bodies naturally need in order to recharge and re-energise for the day a head. When we don’t get good quality sleep, our bodies are unable to fight off flus and colds, skin is tired or sallow looking, dark circles are inevitable and our eating habits can go out of the window as we latch onto anything sugary, fizzy and fatty in order to find some instant energy.
Slowly but surely, learn to unlearn the habits that are keeping you from a healthy mind and healthy body by breaking the old habits and introducing different things into your daily routine. Here are some tips
Before bed:
I. Exercise during the day to tire your body and give your mind a rest from thinking
2. Meditate-allow your mind/thoughts to switch off as you relax and focus on your breathe/heartbeat.
3. Listen to relaxing music before sleeping and switch off the TV if you know it will over-stimulate your mind.
4. What is your ideal time to wake up? To go to sleep? Know what time you want to wake up and aim to do so at the same time everyday or go to sleep at the same time everyday.