Insomnia is a serious sleep disorder that affects millions of people around the world. It affects people very seriously through daytime sleepiness, difficulty falling asleep and difficulty staying asleep. Other than sleep, it also affects personal aspects of your life from the lack of sleep, which we are sure you know if you struggle with insomnia. So how do you avoid the awful side effects that come with the disorder? Below we have provided six simple and natural ways to help you get some more z’s at night.
Soothing music before bed – Listen to something soothing while laying in bed. Put away your phone and stare at the ceiling or read a book. Take your mind off of everything else and focus on the sound of the music.
Get off your phone at least 45 minutes before you put your head down – Powering down at least an hour before bed is crucial to actually falling asleep. We already get way too much screen time, so make sure to separate yourself from the phone or computer at least 1 hour before you’d like to fall asleep.
Rock-a-bye-baby – If you have a hammock, a rocking chair, or a swinging chair, hop on one for a half hour or so before bed. The movement alone will help you relax and shut down more quickly that you’d think. It’s a great strategy before climbing into bed for the night.
It sounds childish, but count sheep! The best strategy is to do it backwards. Start at 100 and move backwards from there. This will help reduce racing thoughts as you’re focusing on doing something backwards, rather than engaging in a process you are used to.
Exercise Regularly – One of the most effective tips for insomnia is to poop yourself out. Go for a long run after work and absolutely own your exercise routine. Not only is this great for your insomnia but it also is proven to help with both mental and physical health.
Stop psyching yourself out – Don’t get us wrong, insomnia is a very serious disorder, but thinking about how hard it will be to fall asleep will make it even harder. Follow the tips above to help distract you from thinking so much about the process.
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Resources:
https://www.everydayhealth.com/sleep-pictures/0708/8-cheap-and-natural-insomnia-remedies.aspx#07
