How to Make Myself Tired

Approximately 70 million people in the United States suffer from some sort of issue with sleep, including having trouble falling asleep, according to SleepMed. The anxiety of money, kids, marriage and other stresses can make it difficult for some people to get tired and get a good night's rest. There are several ways to make yourself tired to ensure you get to your bed ready to fall asleep.

Things You'll Need

• Reading material
• Light snack
• Warm milk or chamomile tea
• Lavender essential oil
• Pen and paper

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Instructions

• 1

  Read a book or magazine instead of watching television. Focusing on a calm book instead of watching the flashing lights of the television will help calm you down, making it easier for you to fall asleep.

• 2

  Eat a light snack before bed. Choose a snack that is low in fat and carbohydrates, both of which will give you unwanted energy. A small meal will help settle your stomach and avoid keeping you awake because you are hungry.

• 3

  Close your eyes and visualize a peaceful environment. According to Help Guide, visualization will calm your nerves and make you focus on something aside from any stresses that are keeping you from getting tired.

• 4

  Drink a glass of warm milk or chamomile tea. The milk contains tryptophan, which is a chemical that can help you feel tired. The warmth of the milk and the tea will also give your body a soothing, relaxed feeling that will help you fall asleep.

• 5

  Take a hot bath, not a shower. Lying down in the soothing, warm water will relax your muscles and mind, helping your body become tired. Add lavender essential oil to the water to boost the warm water's restful properties.

• 6

  Write a list of everything that is causing you stress. Use the pen to transfer all of your stressful thoughts to paper. Once the list is complete, rip it up and throw it into the garbage. This symbolic act will help calm your fears, helping your body relax and become tired.