Tips & Tricks to Sleeping Good
Don't:
...eat a heavy meal just before sleep.
..take sleep-aids or medication to help you sleep.
...drink coffee, tea, caffeinated sodas, or other sources of caffeine after 3pm. Caffeinated beverages (and chocolate, too) can disturb your sleep patterns.
…if you have to get up to pee a lot in the middle of the night, don’t drink as much in the late afternoon and evening, and make an extra pit stop right before bedtime. You can try some salty snacks like pretzels before bed, too.
Do:
...take a short walk after a late meal or a very active evening to help you unwind before you hit the sack.
...associate the bedroom with sleeping and nothing else. If you watch TV, play video games or read before bedtime, do it in another room.
...keep to a regular sleep schedule, going to sleep at the same time every night, and waking up at the same time every day. Get 8-10 hours of sleep each night if you can. After a few weeks, you will start feeling sleepy at bedtime, and will awake ready to go before your alarm clock.
…set the scene in your bedroom to create a tranquil, comforting environment: turn on some soothing sounds, and spray your sheets and room with lavender. If you need it totally dark to catch your proper zzz’s, try a sleep mask or scented eye pillow.
…indulge in relaxing activities before bedtime. Take a warm (not hot) bath or listen to soothing music.
Once you get into the habit of relaxing your mind and body, you should be able to fall asleep in less time and get just the right amount of beauty sleep every night.
Info from BeingGirl.com
