Another Sleep Post Just As An Excuse To Have Pictures of Eva Mendes In Bed? Probably ...
If you read my post on 3 tips to help you sleep better, then you already know how getting better sleep is going to improve your life … and … you already know that you probably don’t need as much sleep as most people think.
Yes, I believe you only need 5-7 hours of sleep per night with maybe a nap mid-day if you need it.
I, of course, came to this conclusion after experimenting with my own sleep patterns and researching exactly how to get less sleep and feel better with a program called “Powerful Sleep“.
In Powerful Sleep, you’ll learn all about your circadian rythms, natural sleep patterns, stages of sleep, what your body goes through in sleep, and much much more … so if you’re trying to improve your sleep … I can’t recommend it highly enough. Click here to check it out.
Now, onward!
Here’s 10 tips to help you get a better nights rest!
1. Adjust the temperature in your room. You may not have a separate control but the entire household can benefit from a cooler temperature for snoozing. High humidity makes it harder to fall asleep comfortably.
2. Resist the urge to do any work or watch television in bed. When you perform other tasks in the bedroom, your brain doesn’t associate your bed with sleep only. When you turn on the television, the mind revs up instead of slowing down for rest.
3. Play soothing music. Slow, instrumental tunes lull the body and the mind to sleep. It can be a nightly signal that sleep is coming and the body will begin to relax.
4. Diet and exercise can improve sleep patterns. Extra weight on your body frame can lead to leg and/or back pain. Lying down can shift the weight and make it uncomfortable to sleep in certain positions. Even losing ten percent of your body weight can lead to a more comfortable and sustained sleep (so do it already piggy!)
5. Take a warm bath or shower before bed. You could use bath oil cleansers like lavender and chamomile to put you in the mood for relaxation and sleep. Light a few candles around the tub to enhance the effect (touching yourself is completely optional, but may be recommended)
6. Begin a night-time routine to induce sleep. Too many of us go right from working or doing chores to hopping in the bed. Your mind is still reeling with tasks done and those still to be accomplished. At least half an hour or 45 minutes before bedtime, begin a ritual of bathing, massage, soothing music, darkening the room, meditation and other things to prepare for bed. Try the same routine each night.
7. Go to the bathroom. You don’t want to wake up from sleep to use the bathroom. Going to the bathroom before sleep leads to longer periods of rest.
8. Go to bed at an earlier time. There’s been some research into the hours pre-midnight being more restfull for you than the hours after 12 midnight … so if possible … try to live up to the “early to bed, early to rise” idea.
9. Don’t drink caffeine before bed. Some people have a relaxing cup of tea, but tea contains caffeine which is a stimulant. Instead of getting sleepy you get more wide awake. Try cutting out all caffeine at least 4 hours before your bed time … and … if that’s not enough … you can do 6-8 hours before bedtime.
10. Don’t eat before bed. Food in the stomach can lead to heartburn (especially if you are overweight — piggy!).
So there you go! Put these ten tips to work in your sleep life, and be sure to tell me how they helped!
