Sleep Tips #3 - Sleep Promoting Activity You can Enjoy in the Evening
Sleep Promoting Activity You can Enjoy in the Evening
Most people have a routine they use to get ready for work or school or even a night out on the town. Far fewer people, however, utilize an evening routine that leads to a good night’s sleep. Then, these same people wonder why they are not sleeping at night! This is not to say that your entire evening has to revolve around your sleep habits; however, there are some things you can do that will help to ensure you get a full night of restful sleep every night.
Instead of watching an edge of your seat murder mystery right before turning in, try reading a book or listening to soothing music an hour before bedtime. This will put you in a much better frame of mind to drift off to sleep because your heart rate will not be racing from the stimulation produced from a suspenseful movie or television show. If you’ve already been essentially at rest for 30 minutes or an hour before you actually try to go to sleep, you’re going to have a much better chance of falling asleep and staying asleep.
Another activity you can do in the evening to help you to fall asleep is journaling. Journaling has many therapeutic benefits and by “purging” your mind of all the things you may think about once you lie down, you’ll find that your mind is much better equipped to shut down and allow you to sleep. Whether you write a few paragraphs or a few pages, you’ll be amazed at how much clearer your mind will be once you commit those swirling thoughts to paper.
Meditation is another activity you can practice in the evening to prepare your mind and body for a restful sleep. Even if you just take 15 minutes to sit quietly and clear your mind, you’ll have a head start and you’ll notice the difference. It may be hard to get into the habit at first, but once you realize the tremendous benefit of preparing your mind and body for sleep, you will soon begin to eagerly set aside that time for yourself.
You may have some other ideas of sleep promoting activities you can do in the evenings. The most important thing is that whatever activity you choose should be stress free and relaxing. It should be something that you look forward to. Even a relaxing bath instead of a quick shower can make a tremendous amount of difference. Binaural Beats audios can also be a tremendous relief for those who have trouble “shutting down” at night and can help promote a restful night’s sleep.
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All the best,
Sincerely,
Paul Kleinmeulman
Australia