Tad was recently telling me about a sleep study that revealed that a good night’s sleep actually “cleans out” your brain and prepares it for the next day. That’s why we feel so terribly when we don’t sleep well!
Here are some helpful ideas for making sure you get the sleep your body needs!
7 Tips for Getting a Good Night’s Sleep
1. Turn off the screens
Watching TV, browsing the internet, and staring at your phone or tablet can signal to your brain that it is daytime, so try and shut off your electronic devices an hour or so before bedtime in order to help your body’s clock to know it’s time for bed!
2. Dump your brain
If you frequently lie awake at night thinking about the next day’s to-do list, try and write it all down before you go to bed. Dump out all the things you have to do onto paper so you can sleep peacefully!
3. Avoid sugar and caffeine
These culprits can keep you staring at the ceiling long past when you had hoped to fall asleep. Try not to drink caffeine after dinner, and be cautious of eating sweet snacks (like ice cream) late in the evening.
4. Develop a bedtime ritual
Create a routine you follow every night before bed, such as taking a bath, reading, trading foot rubs with your spouse, or anything else that helps relax you. When you do these rituals (even brushing your teeth and changing into PJs), you will signal to your body to start getting ready to sleep.
5. Dim the lights
It is helpful to turn off the overhead lights and just use lamps in the late evening. This is yet another clue to your body that night has arrived!
6. Use lavender essential oil
Since before it was “cool,” I have been using lavender oil to help me sleep. Rub a few drops on your pillow and sheets to help lull you into dream land. You can also rub it on your feet or even add it to your laundry detergent when you launder your sheets. Lavender is safe to use with children as well.
7. Invest in a great mattress
When you climb into bed, you should feel that your bed is the most comfortable bed in the world! That’s how we feel every night, especially when we come home after traveling. If you don’t have a great mattress, you should definitely get one!
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