Bring a hot water bottle to bed: This one may seem strange as you may have heard that we all sleep best in cooler temperatures. However, keeping your bedroom around 65 degrees Fahrenheit as well as placing a warm bottle near your feet. You’ll fall asleep faster as you help your core temperature drop more rapidly.
Ban electronics from your bedroom: Exposure to both blue and artificial light at night slows the production of …show more content…
You can start becoming a relaxation expert by using a guided tutorial, in addition to trying your hand at mindfulness meditation every night of the week.
Use a pillow: Pillows are a personal preference, but they don’t always have to be used to support your head. When sleeping on your back, place a pillow underneath your needs to protect the natural curve of your spine. If sleeping on your side, try placing a pillow between your knees to prevent putting stress on your spine and hip.
Try to stay awake: According to a recent study on people with insomnia, reverse psychology does the trick in helping people fall asleep. The group that was told to stay up as long as possible while being banned from electronics struggled to stay awake, compared to participants who were left to their regular habits.
Push your own sleep pressure points: The traditional Chinese treatment for insomnia is acupressure, which involves applying pressure to specific parts of your body that are believed to help you feel drowsy when