If you’re having trouble sleeping, have a look at these great tips from sleep experts and people who share what’s helped them get a better night’s sleep. My top three tips are:
- Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day
- Put your phone away before bedtime
- Practice gratitude – list 3 things you’re grateful for
- Wear blue light blocking glasses (link)
- Pay attention to the temperature of your bedroom (“it is essential the room temperature stays on the cooler spectrum”) (link)
- Consider sleep hypnosis (link)
- Make your bedroom a sleep-only space (link)
- Sleep in as close to darkness as possible (link)
- Reflect about your day before you go to bed to clear all the ‘junk’ from your brain (link)
- Otherwise, consider planning your day out when you first wake up so you have a greater sense of control over your day, and it’s easier to sleep at night (link)
- You can also schedule “worry time” so you only worry about things at a specified time (link)
- Consider breathing exercises or yoga (link, link)
- Consider visualization exercises (link)
- Try meditation and mindfulness apps (link, link)
- Stop using your phone for at least an hour before bed (link)
- Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day (link)
- Exercise is important for sleep, but it’s best to exercise in the morning or the day rather than at night (link)
- Fatigue your eyelids (link)
- Practice gratitude each night (link)
- Try a weighted blanket (link)
- Sleep naked (link)
- Consider sleeping on your back (link)
- Pay attention to your diet (link)
- Consider using lavender oil (link)
- Watch the sunset (link)
