Sleep Better Tips

*. Have a mental routine: once you are lying in bed and comfortable, think of the same thing every night. Sing yourself a lullaby in your head, or picture a peaceful place. Just think of calming thoughts to ease yourself into sleep.
*. Try having a hot water bottle in your bed. It keeps you warm and it's comforting to cuddle something.
*. Try not to dwell too much on work or things that you are worried about.
*. Have a 'security blanket', something soft to clutch. Like a small pillow, an extra bit of your blanket, or even a stuffed animal. Usually, this gives you comfort and that little feeling of security, and will help you settle and sleep better.
*. Turn your phone on silent so you will not be disturbed with texts, phone calls, and notifications. This shouldn't affect your alarm on your phone, if you use one.
*. If you sleep with the door open, close it and that will block out any noise.
*. Think about something nice whilst falling asleep.
*. If there is a lot on your mind that's keeping you from falling asleep, write it down so that you can sort it out when you get up in the morning.
*. Don't exercise or drink too much water right before going to bed.
*. Set yourself a sleeping time and make sure you always go to bed around that time.
*. Always go to the restroom before you go to bed.
*. Take a drink with you in case you get thirsty in the night.
*. Have a soft pillow, and make sure you're going to be comfortable while asleep.
*. Make sure you don't have too many things in your bed.
*. Remove distractions to sleep better.
*. Make sure you have a pillow that's perfect for you. This goes for both firmness and material.
*. Especially for kids: take a soft, fluffy pillow in your arms to cuddle with. Make sure the pillow is cool, as this will make you fall asleep faster. A stuffed animal will do as well.
*. Don't clutter your room with things that can distract you from going to sleep. Throw out any rubbish and let fresh air in.
*. Lovely low music also can help to relax your brain.
*. A pet in the room can wake you because of its weight, movement, demands for food or being let out. Choose sleep over pet comfort!
*. Sometimes put a pillow under your back and bottom then put wash cloth or wet towel over your eyes!
*. Hang something lavender scented or (lightly) spray something with a lavender scent over your bed and/or room. Lavender is proven to help you to feel calm and fall asleep.
*. Try not to think of disturbing things,this will make you need to use the bathroom.
*. Think of a boring color like black and close your eyes.
*. Try thinking of all the good parts of your day and if you had a bad day think of the good things you will do tomorrow.
*. Get off the computer. The stimulation of new information from the Internet keeps your brain awake and buzzing. Being off the computer for an hour before going to sleep will reduce this effect.
*. If you just broke up with someone, try crying a lot. You will be tired and you will want to sleep. This only works when you are extremely sad, if you're not crying while you're sad you will not fall asleep.
*. Lay on pillows with a warm cloth across your eyes whilst listening to relaxing music.
*. Light some candles that have a light,calming scent,like lavender, vanilla or fresh clean scents. Some people think listening to the rain while trying to go to sleep makes you feel sleepy.
*. As distressing as not being able to fall asleep may be, bear in mind that it is perfectly normal to experience a period of sleeping difficulties for a whole host of reasons, some perhaps unknown to the person unable to sleep, and that many people overcome insomnia naturally after a short period of time.
*. Don't sleep too long. Shoot for 8-9 hours of sleep, because if you get too much or too little, you will be grouchy and tired the next day. Listen to your body too––each person's perfect length of sleep varies, so pay attention to what amount of sleep leaves you feeling your best and stick to it.
*. About 20 minutes before you sleep, put your blanket inside the dryer. It'll make it warm and cozy when you take it out and will make you very comfortable.
*. Don't play any games on your iPod,computer, iPad or phones they keep you awake.
*. If you are the kind of person that gets scared or lonely keep body pillows in your bed.
*. Wear appropriate clothing that reflects the weather. Don't forget your feet—–cold feet can keep you awake! Keep a sweatshirt or an extra blanket right next to the bed, just in case you get cold at night. Feeling too hot*. Learn how to sleep comfortably on a hot night. Feeling too cold*. Learn how to sleep when it's cold.
*. Do some starches before going to sleep...or clean your legs with water before going to sleep definitely works.
*. Listen to good relaxing music. Preferably listening to The Weekend can make you feel relaxed.
*. Focus on your breathing as it is constant so you eventually begin to drfit off as you relax thinking about your breathing.
*. A cup of chamomile tea before you go to bed may help you sleep well.