Can't Sleep? Try These Tricks And You'll Sleep Like A Baby!

It's 2 am and I'm still awake writing a song- Oh no! I'm not. I'm just staring right at my ceiling frustrated as to why I can't fall asleep knowing that the next day will be hell for me. Do you suffer from the same problem ? Take a look at a few tricks to set your date with Sandman.

Keep Track!

Record when and how much you sleep, measure your fatigue and any other symptom of insomnia. This will help you identify activities that help or hurt your sleep, this record can also prove to be useful if you are thinking about consulting a doctor. Digital programs like Zeo, YawnLog and a variety of programs can help make snooze-tracking easier.

Exercise Early !

Doing aerobic exercises early in the day may be the best prescription to the disease named Insomnia. Get your running shoes, you're going to run your way to sleep.

You Need A Bedtime Routine.

Find activities that can help you doze off to sleep. Establish a routine and stick to the same sleep-wake schedule even on weekends. And soon off to la-la-land you'll go.

Use The Bed Appropriately.

Bed should only be used for sleep and sex. Bringing work or food in your bed discourages sleep quality . Keep away any technological sleep thieves such as PC or cellphones as it links to delayed circadian rhythm. If you follow this you'll probably be ready to hit the hay in no time!

Choose The Right Mattress.

You spend about a third of everyday in your bed. Whether you spend it euphorically sleeping or tossing and turning depends a lot on the kind of mattress you're using. Poor beddings have been linked with poor sleep so you must choose your mattress carefully . Remember, the choice of a mattress is very personal and a much more expensive mattress doesn't necessarily mean it's better. Best of luck in searching your right mattress, it's almost as important and difficult as searching a right partner.

Eat For Sleep

Ever heard of eat right sleep tight? Well it's been scientifically proven that your diet effects your sleep. Eat foods high in magnesium such as almond cashews and spinach and Vitamin B complex such as potatoes, bananas, beans etc. If that doesn't help then try taking supplements of taurine, vitamin B6 and magnesium.

No Smoking Before Bedtime!

Are you a smoker who suffers from lack of sleep and tiredness ? Here is a reason for you to quit smoking . Cigarettes have nicotine which is a stimulant and wakes the senses to keep it working even when you're tired. Quitting smoking won't be easy but sleeping is definitely more important, you see, you can die of sleep deprivation.

Count Some Sheep. Seriously Do It!

It may not work for all but for some, it works like magic. It's simple, repetitive and boring. It helps to focus on one thing that makes the brain settle down before you're ready to catch up on your beauty sleep. you can also try focusing on your breath or any other relaxation technique to make sleep more possible.

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