How 2 get to sleep
Do you find it hard to nod off at night? If so, why not try some of these top tips…
• Take a warm bath to relax the muscles in your body before you go to bed.
• Listen to relaxing music to lull you to sleep. Remember ‘relaxing’ is the key. Hard rock doesn’t quite have the same effect!
• Have a drink of warm milk or herbal tea to soothe you before bed.
• Keep regular bedtime hours. Your body likes routine and will soon adapt to a specific bed time each day.
• Do some exercise in the day, just 15 minutes each day will give your body the activity and oxygen it needs to help you sleep better at night.
• Sleep in a well ventilated room, fresh air and a moderate temperature (around 16-18 degrees) will give you the best sleeping conditions in your room.
• Keep a pencil and note pad by your bed to write down any thoughts that pop in to your head and resolve to deal with them in the morning.
• Put a warm towel over your eyes, this will help to relieve any pain and relax your eyes ready for sleep.
• Avoid caffine in the evening. If you struggle to sleep then cafine late at night is a definite no-no.
• Start the habit of using your bedroom only for sleeping. Don’t make it a place where you do work, play computer games, watch TV or any other activity that will distract you from sleep.
And finally... if you’ve tried everything and still can’t get to sleep then it’s worth going to see a doctor. Insomnia is often the result of tension, stress or anxiety although it can be a symptom of a physical disorder, so do make an appointment with your GP to get it checked out.
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