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Lying in bed wide awake is incredibly frustrating, and unfortunately is an experience many of us go through on a regular basis. However, some little changes can have a large impact! Try some of the following 10 simple changes to ensure that you get a better night\u2019s sleep tonight:<\/p>\n
It\u2019s a scientifically proven fact that exercise helps your sleep cycle. However, the increased adrenaline, raised body heat and heart rate elevation caused by exercise can actually make it harder to sleep! To get the best of both worlds, exercise at least three hours before bed.<\/p>\n
Aromatherapy has been used for centuries to promote better sleep. The fragrances of Lavender, Vanilla and Jasmine have proven to be especially effective at making it easier to fall asleep and achieve uninterrupted rest. Simply dab the essential oils on your pillows or scatter scented candles throughout your room.<\/p>\n
Your bedroom should be a relaxing place, ready to soothe you to sleep. Remove any stressful items from the room, such as work files, your laptop or even your phone to ease anxiety before bed. If you find yourself still lying awake at night, try removing any clocks from the room as they can be a common stress trigger.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s proven that we sleep better in dark rooms, thanks to our body\u2019s built-in the circadian clock. Try dimming the lights and turning off electronics half an hour before bed to let your body know it\u2019s time to prepare for rest. To stop yourself from waking up with the sun, invest in blackout blinds for a peaceful night\u2019s sleep in the Summertime!<\/p>\n
Caffeine stimulates brain activity, making it hard to unwind and fall asleep. It takes about five to six hours for even half of a cup of coffee to wear off so try limit caffeine to the first half of your day. Don\u2019t forget to check the ingredients of any medication to ensure you\u2019re not unknowingly imbibing it!<\/p>\n
Fatty foods and large portions of protein take longer to digest, meaning they make a poor midnight snack. They sit in your stomach, making it harder to fall asleep and can leave you feeling sluggish the next morning. Instead try small portions of high GI carbohydrates, like oatmeal or brown bread. These will stabilise your blood sugars and mood, making it easier to relax into sleep.<\/p>\n
While it can be tempting to pile blankets on the bed, studies have shown that the ideal temperature for sleep is around 18.5 degrees Celsius. This is because when we go to sleep our body temperatures lower as a natural response to the decreased activity levels. To maintain a comfortable temperature, choose foam pillows and cotton sheets, to allow air to circulate throughout your bed furnishings.<\/p>\n
While it can be comforting or easier to share your bedroom with your pets, it\u2019s not conducive to getting a good night\u2019s sleep! Their movements can disturb your sleep and their fur can make it harder for those with sleep difficulties related to breathing.<\/p>\n
Stretching our muscles before bed not only improves our flexibility but it helps to relax our bodies and ease muscle tension from the day. This is proven to help us find a comfortable resting position and drift off to sleep quicker!<\/p>\n
Being tired throughout the day can affect your sleep quality at night-time. Those who feel exhausted are more likely to disrupt their sleep schedule, take extended naps or drink too much caffeine. The most common cause of this is dehydration! You should aim to drink around 2 litres of fluids a day, without counting caffeine of sugary drinks, as these can actually make you thirstier.<\/p>\n
We at The Natural Sleep Company<\/a> hope you\u2019ve found a better night\u2019s sleep! For more sleep tips and tricks, check out our previous posts<\/a> or our Facebook<\/a> page.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Lying in bed wide awake is incredibly frustrating, and unfortunately is an experience many of us go through on a regular basis. However, some little changes can have a large impact! Try some of the following 10 simple changes to ensure that you get a better night\u2019s sleep tonight: 1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Exercise It\u2019s a scientifically proven […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[27],"tags":[55,59],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n