Tired of Being Tired? Tips for Restful Nights Sleep

From Sleepless Nights to Sweet Dreams: Your Guide to Restful Sleep

Do you ever feel like you hit the snooze button on life? Constantly dragging yourself through the day and praying that tonight you will finally get a good night's rest… but it never comes. It can be hard to pinpoint the cause of the problem, which leads to more stress and pressure about getting a good night's sleep. It might be refreshing to know that you are definitely not alone and with that, there are new and creative ways to help you get a restful night's sleep.

By incorporating some simple science-backed strategies into your routine, you can transform your sleep habits and wake up again and again feeling both refreshed and energised.

This guide will help you have a restful night. Let's dive into all the potential solutions for you! 

Stick To a Schedule

The notion that you need to get 8 hours of sleep (although you do); shouldn’t be the only fixation that you have about your sleep. Creating a routine for yourself is crucial for example, sticking to a routine where your wind-down time starts at 8 pm and you are in bed ready to sleep at 9.30 pm. This puts your body into a routine and will especially help you wake up at the same time every day, preventing you from not only feeling sluggish but also ensuring that you are well-rested.

Maintaining your sleep schedule as best as you can will help your body feel tired when it needs to be.

Sensory Overload

If you are a light sleeper, there might be a few things you can do to prevent the outside noise from keeping you awake. Invest in some earplugs and sleep masks and close your door. These, while being seen as simple steps, can transform your sleep schedule if you add simple additions to your routine. If you want to take it a step further, then consider even tapping your mouth.

Watch What You Are Eating

It’s key that you eat not too late but late enough that you aren’t going to feel hungry. It’s also important to note that you should steer away from foods that could cause you discomfort in the evening. Nicopods, caffeine and alcohol should be left out of your nighttime routine, as this can create a stimulating effect, tricking your mind into wanting to stay up longer.

Be Active During The Day

You might not feel sleepy when you want to go to bed because you aren’t tiring yourself out. It’s pretty logical and it’s like when you are with a dog or toddler, they tend to crash out asleep after a fun, stimulating and active day. Be sure to make this a priority, whether it’s a run in the morning or afternoon; it will encourage your body to need to rest.

Even spending time outside can promote those sleepy hormones.

Final Thoughts

These little changes in your day-to-day will completely transform your sleeping routine but if that still doesn't work I recommend finding some other natural remedies and consulting with a professional.