Do you suffer from daytime drowsiness due to to poor sleep.
How often do you doze off (in the day) in the following situations?

- Reading.

- Watching TV.

- Waiting for something in public. Post office, Dentist.

- Lying down after lunchtime.

- Passenger in a vehicle.

- Sitting talking to someone.

A score of 4 or above suggests you may need more sleep!

But, when the time comes to go to bed.. you just.. cant.. sleep!

We've all had those nights tossing and turning, sticking a leg out of the quilt, turning your pillow over to the cold side and counting sheep.. These nights are something we'd all love to eradicate from our lives.

Here's how:

Drink a cup of hot tea.

Drinking herbal tea has many benefits including helping you to wind down after a stressful day. Try a hot cup of chamomile an hour before bed time. 

Read a book. 

This is something I've found works for me, reading a book gets me away from looking at harsh bright screens and allows my eyes to "relax" to the point where I just need to rest them. 

Use your bedroom as a bedroom.

This maybe hard for those who's bedroom is the focus on their living.

Staying off and away from your bed during times where you're working, watching tv, playing on your iPad will allow you to completely relax when it's time for bed as you know that the bedroom is a place to completely relax and sleep. This means keeping TVs and other stimulating electronics out of your sleep space. 

Put your electronics away!

The harsh light emitted from our gadgets stimulates our eyes and brain keeping you awake. Ban all gadgets 30 mins prior bedtime. 

Stretch.

Practicing yoga or simply gently stretching will ease built up tension in your body allowing you to have a restful sleep. 

Meditation.

Clearing your mind from the days stresses and worries stops those late night talks with your brain thinking about that moment 6 years ago and whether you think you've left the oven on. 

Exercise.

Burning off extra energy in the day will leave you feeling tired and ready to sleep when you get to bed. 

Set yourself a bedtime.

Yes, I know you're an adult now but, setting yourself a regular sleeping pattern will do wonders for both the time you spend sleeping and awake. 

Make lists.

Make a physical list including everything you may worry about during the night such as.

In the morning I need to _________

I must not forget ____________

I am worried about ____________

Organise tomorrow's outfit.

This will help you relax knowing you have one less thing to worry about. 

Do you have any tips you use to get a good night's rest?

Stay salty!!

Cinnamon Tan

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