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Nothing is more frustrating, especially since I was actually really tired. I was not able to find the right position and kept tossing and turning.  Then I started panicking that I was not going to get enough sleep before work, I tried reading, watching telly, having a glass of milk – I really tried it all.

Here are some tips to make sure you have a good sleep:

Go to Bed When You Are Tired - Not Before

If you go to bed full of energy you will not sleep, if you find you are not tired when you get to bed then get up and do something, reading usually helps. Keep lighting to a minimum as bright lights will keep you awake.

Do Not Nap

Do not take naps during the day , even if it’s just dosing off slightly, keep yourself awake. Also, a common mistake is after dinner drowsiness – you think you are sleepy and go to bed only to notice you are not. Do something after dinner to avoid going to sleep - Do not go to bed on a full stomach.

If you find yourself getting sleepy just after dinner, do something to avoid falling asleep right away. Nothing too full on even just preparing things for the next morning is good, like preparing your clothes, breakfast, a packed lunch for work – just something not too hectic. Most of the time we are not able to sleep because we go to bed on a full stomach thinking we’re tired but really we’re just full, so given a few minutes we’re awake again. Also, keep your dinners light.

Find Your Rhythm

Try and stick to a routine like sleeping and waking up at the same time each day – keeping a regular rhythm works wonders.

Do Not Exercise - Before Bed That Is!

Exercise is not good for you before bed – even if it seems that after a workout you are tired - a workout actually gives you more energy. Try exercising in the morning instead.

Only Use Your Bed For Sleeping

Do not use your bed to watch telly or to read, your bed is your resting place and needs to remain so – the only exception for this is sex!

The Caffeine Monster

We do not realise just how much this can hinder our sleep. Start to not have caffeine in the afternoon – substitute afternoon teas and coffees with caffeine free versions.

Develop A Ritual

This prepares you for bedtime, whether it’s listening to some relaxing music, reading, sipping a glass of warm milk or even just moisturising with a soft scented body lotion – any gesture done repeatedly before bed prepares your body to get into sleep mode.

Take 10 Minutes For Yourself

Whether you wish to Meditate –  just close your eyes and be still, or use this time to reflect on your day and list things you are grateful for. Do not use this time to think of all the things you should have done and all the things you think you need as this will make you anxious and keep you awake. We all have things we should be grateful for and I think bedtime is a good time to remember them as it makes you sleep happy.

Good night... Sleep tight... 

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