How to Ready Yourself for Sleep
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Sleep may be elusive for you. In fact, it may be getting more elusive as time goes by. Perhaps all you need to change is some habits you may have picked up.
Sleep hygiene is a relatively new concept. It helps you think of caring for yourself in preparation for sleep, just as you might care for your teeth. If you suffer from insomnia, you should take a look at various elements of your sleep hygiene:
*Caffeine. Perhaps as time goes by your body is not as adjusted to taking caffeine as it used to be. Cut out the caffeine (and possibly chocolate too) for a few days and see if that helps. Even caffeine or chocolate taken early in the day can cause problems at bedtime for some people, especially in middle age or later.
*Prolonged evening exercise. Taking you 30-minute walk at bedtime can keep you from sleeping.
*Sweets. Sugary items eaten close to bedtime may stimulate your system, and make it hard to fall asleep. Natural sugar such as what is in orange juice is no exception.
*Arguing. Don't argue with anyone after supper. Just make an appointment for an earnest discussion the following ay.
*Creative projects. Are you working on a creative project late in the day? This can get your creative juices flowing too strongly at bedtime. This could be great for ideas for your project, but bad for sleep. Best to save these for the following day.
Finally, let's talk about what you SHOULD be doing for good sleep hygiene.
*In the evening, keep your activities dull and quiet. Do them calmly.
*If you read near bedtime, read news magazines or other items that have no exciting story line.
*If you watch TV or a video, watch documentaries rather than thrillers near bedtime.
So, now you have plenty of tips for good sleep hygiene. Try them out. They could be just what you are looking for.
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If you want some suggestions for an insomnia cure, you can try changing your habits in favor of better sleep hygiene. You are seeking an insomnia remedy, but a change of routine may cost you less than other possibilities!
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