7 Tips for a Good Night’s Sleep

1 – Create a relaxing bedtime routine. Give yourself time to get ready for bed slowly. Savor the moments of winding down as you wash your face, brush your teeth, and change into your bed clothes. You can use aroma oils, soft music – be creative! If spirituality is important to you, include a prayer.

2 – Keep your bedroom cool, quiet, and dark. (Usually a cool room promotes sleep, but you will have difficulty sleeping if you feel cold, so experiment. If your feet are cold in winter, warm them up before bed!)

3 – Drink a cup of warm milk (you can add nutmeg for its sleep inducing properties) or a relaxing tea, like chamomile.

4 – Massage your feet, especially with warm oil, right before bed – it’s very relaxing.

5 – Stretch a bit before you lie down. You can literally stretch out some of the “kinks” and tension of the day. Stretching makes some people more energetic and some more sleepy, so experiment and find out what works for you. Don’t overdo it – stretch just enough to help you relax.

6 – Take a hot bath. If trying A hot bath can be extremely relaxing. Light some candles. Add a relaxing aroma oil, such as lavender oil, to the water. Luxuriate!

7 – Once you are in bed, listen to relaxing music or a relaxation or sleep CD to help you shift gears and relax into sleep.

If trying these tips at bedtime doesn’t help you relax into sleep, you may need to make some lifestyle changes for a more long term solution (see our Lifestyle Tips).

Relaxation is one of the most important antidotes to stress and insomnia, but “just relax” is easier said than done. That’s why we’ve created our Sleep Easy and Pure Relaxation CDs. They are especially helpful for letting go of stress, calming the mind, soothing the emotions and relaxing into sleep.  We encourage you to use these or other supports to help you create a more rested mind and body, and wish you a better, safer and more enjoyable life!

Read:

Why Sleep is Important and Stress Related Insomnia
6 Lifestyle Habits for Restful Sleep 

 

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