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Simple Sleeping Secrets

Getting a full night's sleep has a big impact on how rested your body and mind will feel the next day. While sleep is an important part of your health, many people can't find enough time for it or have a problem that prohibits them getting enough. By developing good sleep habits, you can find a way to sleep as much as your body needs and feel rested and ready to take on the day.

  1. Sleeping Conditions

    • To increase your odds of a good night's sleep, make sure that conditions are ideal. Ensure that your room is dark enough so that you can get peaceful sleep. Eliminate excessive light, noise and other distractions that keep you awake. Try reading or listening to peaceful music a few minutes before you go to bed. Make sure that your bed, pillows and blankets are suitable for your body. If you are uncomfortable, you are more likely to have trouble falling asleep and to wake up throughout the night.

    Planning

    • Try to go to bed around the same general time every night. Your body will get used to this and show signs of tiredness around that time. Make sure not to drink or eat too much right before bedtime, as you will need to use the restroom and you may have difficulty getting quality sleep. Make sure that those close to you know your sleep schedule and respect it. Having random interruptions, such as a ringing phone, during your scheduled sleep time can be frustrating and disruptive.

    Daily Activity

    • It is more difficult to feel like tired if you are not active throughout the day. Try to maintain a balanced diet and get a reasonable amount of exercise each day. Get outside, interact with others and spend sufficient time in sunlight. All of this will make you feel the need to sleep by the end of the day.

    Sleep Supplements

    • If you have tried adjusting your routine and your mindset to get more sleep and haven't been successful, there are sleep supplements available that can provide assistance. Both melatonin and valerian work as sedatives to calm you down and induce sleep. They must be taken minutes before lying down to increase their effectiveness. Both are available as pills that can be ingested orally.

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