Pre Sleep - How To Set Yourself Up For A Great Sleep

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• Publié le: 12 juillet 2017
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PRE-SLEEP HOW TO SET YOURSELF UP FOR A GREAT SLEEP

By Ryan Beck

Pre-sleepis the lead upto sleep. Ifyou’re sufferingfrom anysleepdifficulties it’s vital to control what happens inyourpre-sleepperiod and leadyourself towards a relaxing rest.

Pre-sleepactuallybegins in the daytime, all events and activities leadingupto bed-time can have an effect onyourqualityof sleep. So take back thepower, and tell everyone that you need this time for yourself.

Do These Things To Help Your Chances Of Getting Great Sleep

I’ve compiled a list of things that have helped me to feel great and have set me up for a much better sleep. See if you can add to this list:

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Don’t start anynew confrontingdiscussions about finances or renovations in the hour beforeyour bedtime(!)You don’t want to take anyfrustrations or annoyances to bed. This isyourpersonal unwind time, and it’s precious.

Turnyour screen off. Leaveyourphone in the lounge or office, and forget about the busyworld of business. It’s not time to work, or check social media. That stuff robs you of your own winding-down time… remember, they’ll be there in the morning when you wake.

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‘Care less’, don’t think about work or worryabout upcomingevents, or pastproblemsyou can’t fix.(This is apersonal issue of myown, I really want topleasepeople and mywife keeps sayingI should care less what otherpeople think!)I.t’s agreat wayto releaseyourself from the issues of the week.

Turnyour bedroom lights down low, or have the room light off and turn on a bedside lamp. There’s somethingcosyand ‘anchoring’ about havinga small, warm light source nearby, it must hark back to our ancient campfire rituals.(Ifyour bedside or desk lamphas a cold, blue light source, buya warm,yellow bulb)

Achieve somethingin the late afternoon. It can renderyou extremely satisfied at the end of the dayifyou’ve ticked somethingbigoffyour list. You canplan for this task duringthe dayso thatyou set thegoal and tick it off.

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Make a medium-sized warm drink. Drinkinga huge cupof tea or coffee before bed is naturallynot recommended, not onlybecause the caffeine content can disruptyour sleepbut also the volume of liquid might affect your need togo to the bathroom duringthe night. Trythis special sleeptea Tulsi Sleepfor an added extra sleepaid.

Take aphotograph ofyour bedroom, and view thephotos as thoughyou were anotherperson seeingthem for the first time. Is this room relaxing? Is there anythingyou would change about it to make it more relaxing?

Make sure your bedroom is an oasis of calm. Tidy up any piles of clothes or papers to distract you from your sleep goal. TryAshwagandha. It’s an ancient Indian herbal remedy that has been time-tested and studied. It gently helps alleviate insomnia, it balances the thyroid and calms your nervous system, resulting in better sleep and reduced stress during the day.

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You can findAshwagandha at Amazon here, it’s not too expensive and can bequite valuable in breakingthe cycle of broken sleep.

Investigate a mouth-guard. These can help to curb Bruxis (grinding of teeth) and Sleep Apnea, a condition where the sufferer pauses between breaths, causing the sleeper to wake regularly during the night.Click here for a mouth guard I recommend, from personal experience.

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Pre-setyour morningroutine. Set upthe ironingboard, orpre-make lunches, orput tomorrow’s clothes in a foldedpile readyto stepinto in the morning. It’s a nice feelingto know those tasks are taken care of, and tomorrow morningwill flow smoothlybecause of it.

Get into bed early, andjust enjoylyingthere. Invest in a bigsoft cushion,like this one, I use it everynight and on weekend mornings it’s invaluable for coffee or breakfast in bed, should anyone surpriseyou with a treat!

In the end, once you’re warm and comfortable in bed, it’s a good time for relaxation or mindfulness exercises… but that’s a great topic for another article!

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