Helpful Tips To Help You Get That Good Night's Sleep
Whenever you have trouble sleeping, you probably blame it on your hectic lifestyle and with good reason. You may go to sleep but your body won't be resting especially when your mind is full of troubling issues. The words sleep and rest are not synonyms when it comes bedtime. Sleep is generally seen as that total time in hours spent in bed. Rest is what you get when you "go to sleep" and let your body revitalize itself.
You know that there are two forms of sleep: REM and non-REM. REM stands for rapid eye movement and this sleep is the dreaming state. When you're in REM sleep, you're dreaming (whether or not you remember it) and people will know if you're in REM sleep by the swift eye movements. This sleep helps your body restore its mental capabilities. The non-REM sleep stage is when you go into a deep slumber; this allows your immune system and other vital processes to restore themselves.
You may not realize it but what you do every day can hinder your chances of getting a restful night's sleep. Studies were done on how electronics affected a person's sleep. The results were that televisions, video games, computers, etc. interfered with how well a person slept. Electronics keep your brain active so it's vitally important to set aside some quiet time to unwind before you go to sleep.
Be mindful of what you drink and eat before bed. Any drinks or foods that are caffeinated must be avoided. This means you'll need to avoid sports drinks, coffee, soda and chocolate. If you enjoy tea before bed, read labels to ensure that it is not caffeinated. If you find that it is, consider switching to decaffeinated.
A common cause of poor sleep is living a sedentary lifestyle. A regular exercise program has been show to improve sleep. Exercise programs improve your overall quality of life. If you are not familiar with exercising it is a good idea to hire a personal trainer. Think of it as taking some golf lessons. Utilizing their experience will save you from wasting time doing the wrong things.
One great idea is to take inventory of your bedroom. What is it's purpose? Is your bedroom a media room? The bedroom should not be used for reading, watching television or using computers. Keep it an area designated for low stress and rest.
If you sit in the bed reading or watching television, your body recognizes the bed as no more than a sofa. By keeping these activities out of the bedroom, you will be training yourself to go into the bedroom in order to rest. Repurpose your bedroom if necessary. It may be a difficult task, but it does work.
It's important to identify how much stress you're under since this is a culprit in the lack of sleep a person gets. Stress can eventually lead you to depression, which will also interfere with your ability to get a good sleep. Determine what makes your mind run wild and find ways to slow it down.
There are other things that a person can do besides reorganizing their bedroom. They can repeat the same things every evening before heading to bed. This means giving themselves a 30-minute window to wind down. This allows the brain to understand the person is getting ready for bed and is calling it a day.
So what can you do to make your brain slow down and relax? Consider picking up a book and drink a decaffeinated cup of tea; maybe peppermint tea. Instead of using lamps and the room's overhead light, use candlelight. Be aware that you'll need to blow these out before you go to sleep. A very relaxing scent to use is lavender.
As with everything, change is challenging. To improve your sleep you need to change your patterns. It can be difficult be it is achievable. Customize your own wind-down ritual and have a good night's sleep tonight! - 17274
You know that there are two forms of sleep: REM and non-REM. REM stands for rapid eye movement and this sleep is the dreaming state. When you're in REM sleep, you're dreaming (whether or not you remember it) and people will know if you're in REM sleep by the swift eye movements. This sleep helps your body restore its mental capabilities. The non-REM sleep stage is when you go into a deep slumber; this allows your immune system and other vital processes to restore themselves.
You may not realize it but what you do every day can hinder your chances of getting a restful night's sleep. Studies were done on how electronics affected a person's sleep. The results were that televisions, video games, computers, etc. interfered with how well a person slept. Electronics keep your brain active so it's vitally important to set aside some quiet time to unwind before you go to sleep.
Be mindful of what you drink and eat before bed. Any drinks or foods that are caffeinated must be avoided. This means you'll need to avoid sports drinks, coffee, soda and chocolate. If you enjoy tea before bed, read labels to ensure that it is not caffeinated. If you find that it is, consider switching to decaffeinated.
A common cause of poor sleep is living a sedentary lifestyle. A regular exercise program has been show to improve sleep. Exercise programs improve your overall quality of life. If you are not familiar with exercising it is a good idea to hire a personal trainer. Think of it as taking some golf lessons. Utilizing their experience will save you from wasting time doing the wrong things.
One great idea is to take inventory of your bedroom. What is it's purpose? Is your bedroom a media room? The bedroom should not be used for reading, watching television or using computers. Keep it an area designated for low stress and rest.
If you sit in the bed reading or watching television, your body recognizes the bed as no more than a sofa. By keeping these activities out of the bedroom, you will be training yourself to go into the bedroom in order to rest. Repurpose your bedroom if necessary. It may be a difficult task, but it does work.
It's important to identify how much stress you're under since this is a culprit in the lack of sleep a person gets. Stress can eventually lead you to depression, which will also interfere with your ability to get a good sleep. Determine what makes your mind run wild and find ways to slow it down.
There are other things that a person can do besides reorganizing their bedroom. They can repeat the same things every evening before heading to bed. This means giving themselves a 30-minute window to wind down. This allows the brain to understand the person is getting ready for bed and is calling it a day.
So what can you do to make your brain slow down and relax? Consider picking up a book and drink a decaffeinated cup of tea; maybe peppermint tea. Instead of using lamps and the room's overhead light, use candlelight. Be aware that you'll need to blow these out before you go to sleep. A very relaxing scent to use is lavender.
As with everything, change is challenging. To improve your sleep you need to change your patterns. It can be difficult be it is achievable. Customize your own wind-down ritual and have a good night's sleep tonight! - 17274
About the Author:
Author: Dr. Robert Simmons is a charlotte chiropractor using applied kinesiology technique. We regularly hold free charlotte chiropractic nutrition lectures and exciting classes for self improvement.
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