A nice, warm, relaxing shower or bath can help you sleep better. How? Well, the drop in body temperature gives us that tired, lethargic feeling right before we’re ready to hit the sack. It also slows down our essential metabolic functions, including heart rate and breathing.
4. Stop worrying.
This one is much easier said than done and we’re all guilty of doing it, but taking your worries into bed with you can keep you up all night and that’s no fun! Instead of thinking about everything you need to do the following day or replaying a stressful situation that happened earlier today over and over again in your mind, jot down your thoughts on a piece of paper so it’s out of your head and out of your bed.
5. Try relaxation techniques.
Picture yourself somewhere that relaxes you, whether it’s the beach, your favorite vacation spot, the mall, your grandmother’s house – it doesn’t matter! Learning to practice deep breathing techniques can also help with reducing stress and anxiety.
If none of these tricks work for you, it’s possible that you might be suffering from insomnia, so see your doctor right away. He or she can help identify if you have a sleep disorder.
Easy Ways To Fall Asleep Faster was originally published on blackdoctor.org
