How to Have Better Sleep

Sometimes we need help in getting to sleep. Taking a pill is not the solution. It can be habit forming and lead to further sleep problems in the long term. Try these tips, at least one of them will help.

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1. Exercise more during the day. It relaxes the body, mind, and helps you with weight loss. You can try Yoga also. Practice muscle relaxation
   distracts your mind from worrying thoughts while you are at it.

2. 
    
   Hot water

   Have a hot bath or take a shower. The hot water relaxes the muscles and causes overall body temperature to drop afterward, sending sleep signal to the brain. Hot bath is more effective than shower.

3. Do the same things each night at the same. This will form into a habit and sends the unconscious mind that you are preparing for sleep. For example, put the dog out, wash your face, check the locks on the window, etc. Do each step in exact order. Looks like simplistic but it can work well.

4. 
    
   Sleeping

   Go to sleep at the same time every night and get up at the same time daily.

5. Have time for worry before going to bed. Think and write down the worries; problems that are currently in your life. Writing them down will ease your mind that you have it recorded somewhere, so you won't be lying in bed think over them.

6. 
    
   Chronic insomia / alarm clock

   Do not stay in bed and worry about being awake. This will only cause stress and make sleep even harder to come. If you find yourself becoming anxious about not falling asleep, get up and make yourself a non-caffeine beverage, find something to read or watch. Stay up until you feel really sleepy.

Resources

• Tips for Healthy Sleep
• Essential Good Night's Sleep
• 5 Suggestions for a Better Sleep

[ReuseItAll]

on 1/29/2009 All terrific tips! Once in a while I find myself restless because I am thinking too much! I'll remember your advice!

[chenderson00]

on 1/27/2009 Great tips that I can use right now! 5*s and I will take this advice to heart.

[luv2blog]

on 1/27/2009 Exercising always ensures a good night's sleep for me. 5 stars!

[MotherDove]

on 1/26/2009 How to have Better Sleep - a lifelong quest for some of us! I think I'll try your tips in step 3, as settling down is not easy for me. Thanks for a nicely researched article.

[jasminemars]

on 1/26/2009 Easier said than done, as I am up past my bedtime right now on eHow!! Good job on this article!