Have you ever had one of those days where you just could not wait to go to sleep…
But as soon as your head hits the pillow, you find yourself wide awake?
There are a lot of things that can interfere with our sleep. Everything from stress to our environment can play a role.
If you’re ready to get your sleep routine back on track, these tips and help.
Change Your Environment
Your sleep environment may not feel significant – but it is!
When it comes to pillows and blankets, we all have our own personal preferences. Some prefer weighted blankets, while others prefer something light.
The less time you spend trying to become comfortable, the more time you can spend relaxing and unwinding.
Practice a Calming Ritual
Not all of us can walk through the front door and immediately go to sleep.
Most of us need to engage in a relaxing activity for at least 30 minutes.
When it comes to activities, the list is endless. You can take a hot shower, read a book or stretch.
Now, this is important. You don’t want to engage in an activity because you think you’re supposed to. You should find an activity you actually enjoy and look forward to every evening.
Turn off Electronics
Watching videos and texting friends is completely fine during the day, but not so much at night.
It’s so easy to lose track of time while scrolling through social media.
Ten minutes of scrolling can easily turn into 30 minutes of scrolling if you aren’t careful.
Manage Anxious Thoughts
Have you ever been up at 2 AM, worrying about all the things that may or may not happen the next day?
Those evenings are never fun – and they happen to so many of us.
Although it’s much easier said than done, you have the power to change your thoughts.
Instead of thinking about that essay due tomorrow, you can think about how comfortable you are or things you’re grateful for. It may take some practice, but it’ll be well worth it.
