Having trouble falling asleep? Don’t worry. We’re here to help.
We’ve all been there, after all.
You’ve been tossing and turning for over an hour and you’re losing hair over it.
It’s frustrating. But we’ll help you doze off with the right tips and tricks.
1 • Get Your Body Moving
Sleep is the very foundation of a healthy life.
But it’s easy to mess it up. You string five days in a row, always going to bed and waking up at the same time – and all it takes is one night of staying up late to break the cycle.
And, sure, everyone knows that fixing a sleep schedule takes time and discipline.
But what can you do right now?
It might sound counter-intuitive, but a quick workout can knock you out.
Sometimes, you need to make peace with the fact you won’t fall asleep easily.
So, get up and get moving. Exert yourself physically for about ten minutes and try again.
2 • Imagery (Or Visualization)
Don’t let the term fool you – imagery basically means picturing a comforting scene.
It’s something we do all the time. And it can help us fall asleep, too.
Practicing imagery is as straightforward as it gets.
Close your eyes and visualize a relaxing scenario – like being in nature.
Let your thoughts drift and focus on the details, immersing yourself in the visualization.
Slow your breathing and let the relaxation course through your body.
Little by little, as your heartbeat slows, you’ll lose yourself in this beautiful vision.
And if you’re lucky, your dreams may pick up where your conscious mind left off.
3 • Meditation
Meditation is one of the best relaxation tools at your disposal.
Calm down and recharge your mind by letting go of thoughts that arise spontaneously.
Practicing meditation doesn’t guarantee instant success. Though, it can work wonders.
Don’t feel bad if it leaves you feeling like it didn’t work. It takes a little getting used to.
Try guided meditation if you’re new to it.
Remember, it’s all about the right attitude – setting the right intentions.
If you approach meditation thinking it won’t work – it won’t work.
Be open-minded and silence that inner skeptic to give your soul much-needed growth.
Related: 7 Reasons Why Meditation Is More Important Than Ever
4 • Soak Your Feet in Hot Water
Soaking your feet in hot water has numerous health benefits.
It’s an easy way to improve blood circulation and reduce stress and anxiety.
But, more importantly, in this case, it can also help you fall asleep.
A warm foot bath reduces your core temperature. And that drop in core body temperature facilitates the onset of sleep. Your eyes start feeling heavy after just a minute or two.
Even if it doesn’t help you fall asleep immediately, it’s still beneficial. It’s self-care.
And with your toes dipped in the hot water, you’ll feel more relaxed and at ease.
5 • Pick up a Book
Reading before sleep is a perfect way to relax and unwind after a long day.
There’s a good reason why you’ve heard about it before – it works.
Just make sure it’s light reading and easy for the brain to digest.
You don’t want to feed your brain any complex info before bedtime and stimulate it.
Reading before sleep is all about relaxing the body, mind, and spirit.
After a chapter or two, you’ll feel the tension leave your body.
You won’t be overthinking things because you’ll focus on the book.
And when it’s time to sleep – you’ll feel it.
Set the book aside and enjoy your well-earned rest.
The Big Picture
While these tips can be more than helpful, it’s essential to consider the big picture.
Yes, establishing a healthy sleep schedule and sticking to it can be challenging.
But it’s rewarding. And well worth the effort.
Focus on reorganizing your sleep schedule and incorporating sleep-inducing habits.
And, most importantly, try to stay consistent.
Here are more long-term solutions to maintaining a healthy sleep schedule:
- Maintain consistency.
- Limit (or outright eliminate) screen time.
- Mind your caffeine consumption.
- Work out during the day.
- Create a relaxing bedtime routine.
These tips are a good start, though there’s plenty more you can do.
But try to keep it simple at first. Baby steps. It’ll make a huge difference.
Little by little, you’ll be falling asleep in no time.
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