How to Beat Insomnia.

Having trouble falling asleep? Awake all night? Feeling tired throughout your days? Try some of these tips to help you beat insomnia and get the sleep you need.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Do a mellow activity before bed. Read, watch t.v. (try to avoid action thriller shows or movies), knit, write a letter, or maybe write in a journal, anything that will help you wind down, relax, and get to sleep quickly.

2. If your body is tense take a hot shower or a relaxing bath. Soothe those aching muscles to help fall asleep fast.

3. If your mind is racing about things you didn't get done or things you need to do then write a to-do list. Get all your thoughts down, write down any anxieties or worries. The more you can ease your mind, the easier it will be to fall right asleep.

Tips & Warnings

• A daily exercise routine will help put you to sleep at night.
• Use a noisemaker at night
• Use a sleep mask at night
• Try a different pillow. Tempur-Pedics are great

Resources

• Marpac SleepMate 980A Electro-Mechanical Sound Conditioner
• The NeckPillow by Tempur-Pedic Medium 20
• Say Good Night to Insomnia: The Six-Week, Drug-Free Program Developed At Harvard Medical School - Book

[howtoreadthis]

on 10/21/2009 Very good article. Groundhog Day is a good movie to sleep to.

[Elizabethknows]

on 10/21/2008 writing things down can really help, I know thank you.

[veryirie]

on 10/19/2008 Good practical tips!

[iamageniuster]

on 10/19/2008 Great article. Thanks for the tips. 5 stars!