One thing that really bugs me is when I’m absolutely shattered, go to bed and then can’t sleep! Then I don’t want to get up in the morning and go through the entire next day on auto pilot. Here’s a few things I tried to rectify this.
You need to shut down your brain, so to do this shut down your TV, laptop or anything else that is making you concentrate. These devices are causing your brain to work and keep it awake.
You get into the mindset that you can’t sleep when in effect it is you who are stopping it. Turn of the distractions and you brain will turn off too.
Now this is a tip that students use when they need to study. Get yourself a non fiction book that is full of facts but has zero entertainment value. Your brain recognizes how boring this is and shuts itself down, enabling you to fall asleep.
You need to so something to make you tired and physical exercise that really pushed you is the best way to do this. Your mind and your body will both switch off through exhaustion.
The best exercise to promote sleep is cardio or resistance, you will get that initial buzz and be full of energy, but by night time your batteries will be empty and a deep slumber will follow.
If you are visually assisted, remove your glasses or contacts before you go to bed, there are two reasons for this.
After wearing these all day your eyes need to rest too. By nor forcing them to stay open to watch TV etc they will relax and close easily.
We all know deep down that eating at night is bad for us, but it isn’t only the weight gain that’s a problem. Our brains are very clever and make associations. If you have got into the habit of eating at night, your brain will refuse to shut down until you have eaten as it will be thinking about what to have tonight. Cut out the snacks and sleep will come quicker.
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