Frustrated you can’t get a good night’s rest? Looking ways not only to fall asleep, but stay asleep? Do you experience unwelcome awakenings at night? When the day comes you feel drowsy and groggy throughout? All these would lead up to you feeling anxious, irritable, forgetful and unable to concentrate.
Finding a solution requires you to uncover the cause. In most cases, its from psychological or emotional issues. Stressful events, depression, or an anxiety disorder can make falling and staying asleep difficult. However, once the cause is being identified, the condition will improve. Body Society will share with you techniques you can apply to help you sleep better.
Set Restrictions
Don’t eat, watch the television or work on your bed. Do those things anywhere except on your bed. By spending less time in bed, you tend to fall asleep faster. Which brings us to the next point.
Recondition Your Mind
When you follow the previous step, your mind will be conditioned to associate the bed only for sleep. When you’re lying in bed and unable to fall asleep, move to another room and do something relaxing – read a book, meditate or stretch. Stay up until you’re sleepy then return to bed.
Relaxation Exercises
A worried mind and physical tension are the enemies of sleep. Pick up a few relaxation exercises to help you fall asleep faster.
Meditation
Breathing Exercises
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Daily Rigorous Exercise
Perform Aerobic Exercises that gets your heart rate up, such as running, brisk walking, cycling, and swimming. Just 30 minutes per day have shown to improve sleep and counteract insomnia.
Strength Exercises has also shown to improve the quality of sleep, and it can also help you fall asleep faster and wake up less frequently throughout the night.
