What is the perfect remedy to a goodnight's sleep?!
Question:
What is the perfect remedy to a goodnight's sleep?
My friend has not slept a full night's sleep in years and she'd like to know some remedy to a perfect night's sleep
Answers:
Sleep hygeine is the way to go. She needs to set up a bedtime routine. She needs to be consistant.
My routine s to watch TV in the Living room (not the bedroom) until it is close to bedtime. I might finish my favorite show like Greys Anatomy then head to the bedroom. A shower, a few minutes spreading on body lotion and face cream, then some type of daily devotional/meditaton book. I read that and turn out the lights. I spend some time in bed reflecting on the mediataion and usually fall asleep doing that. This helps to change the stress of the day into thinking about something posiive instead of thinking about the day and all the stress's encounted and thinking about tomorrow and what it may bring. Then get up in the morning in time not to be to rushed to get to work. Have that cup of coffee while getting ready.
One of the most important things to do is find a way to relax and turn off the day at bedtime. It is also very important to get up close to the same time each day. Sleeping to noon on Sat/Sun only sets you up to have difficulty falling asleep. If you go out those nights don't drink to much alcohol as that also interfers with sleep.
I have to get up at 5:45 am for work. I usually hit bed about 10:00 to 10:30. On my days off I usuallly get up around 8-830am. I have found this way to sleep to be very effective. It was recommened by a psychiatrist and it works.