Establishing good and restful sleeping routine

It is essential that you establish a bedtime 'sleep routine' that works for you and stick with it. Your body and mind need to have consistency at this time so that you can learn to fall asleep naturally - this consistency becomes your "sleep routine".

You should decide on a course of action to determine your 'sleep routine' stick with it for at least a week or two before making changes to your sleep routine.

Write down your plan of action for your 'sleep routine', including bedtime and waking time.

Keep a list of the herbs and vitamins that you have tried as well as what teas you prefer.

Identify what you find relaxes your mind and your body

These factors become the basis for your 'sleep routine'.

Stick to your sleep routine

Stick to your sleep routine and after a week or two has passed and you are still experiencing difficulty sleeping make appropriate adjustments.

The key here is to be consistent and determined.

Your goal should be to establish a regular sleep routine. Wake up each morning at the same time and try not to oversleep. Sleeping longer in the morning will only make you feel groggy and disoriented.

Time for bed

Sleep experts believe that you should get an average of seven to eight hours of sleep each night. You can't make up for sleep that you lose during the night by sleeping in later in the morning.

Simply do your best during the day and try to get back to your sleep routine that night.

As part of your sleep routine,

• Get ready for bed at the same time each night

• Established what hours work best for you

• Be consistent.

• A regular bedtime sleep routine is imperative to your goal of achieving natural sleep.

What to include in your sleep routine

Create a routine that will prepare you for sleep.

Check your bedroom sleeping conditions

Ensure you have comfortable sleeping habits

Exercise as often as you can and make sure that you don't strain your body.

Meditation/Visualization Breathing and Relaxation Techniques

Sleep Inducing Music and Sounds

Reduce Evening Stimulation and Avoid Stimulants

Diet, nothing major just healthy eating

Reduce Worry/Anxiety

Identify relaxing activities

Whatever sleep routine you decide on it will be a way of telling your unconscious mind that it is time to fall asleep. Ensure that your sleep routine is relaxing and not stimulating so that your mind can rest.

Sleep routine 'no no's'

Make sure that daytime naps are not part of your daily sleep routine!

If you allow yourself to sleep during the day, even if it just for a few minutes, you will confuse your body's ability to differentiate between day and night sleeping.

Make an effort to try staying active when you are feeling tired during the day and eat a small piece of fruit to increase your energy level.

Persevere with your sleep routine

Remember :

Natural remedies work differently for each individual.

Think positive thoughts as you design a sleep routine that is right for you.

Don't become discouraged if you have to change and alter your nighttimes routine after a couple of weeks.

With perseverance and determination in identifying a suitable sleep routine, you will achieve natural sleep.

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