5 Sleep-Enhancing Habits Everyone Should Try
Do you remember the last time you fell asleep soundly and stayed asleep throughout the night?Â
It seems that in our time-starved culture, a good nightâs rest has taken a back seat to work, chores, and television. And when it finally comes time to catch those ever-so-elusive Zâs, your sleep is robbed by the stress-inducing woes of everyday life. After all, few things can keep you awake more than your seemingly never-ending to-do list.Â
So much for counting sheep.
If this sounds like you, then itâs time for a change. Itâs time to put an end to those sleepless nights and to reclaim what you truly deserve â a rejuvenating 8 hours of pure, blissful, sleep.
Take a deep breath and let it out slowly. Youâre not doomed to lousy sleep for the rest of your life. In fact, a few simple lifestyle changes might be all you need to nod off into a slumber worthy of royalty.Â
Five Ways You Can Enjoy a Blissful Nightâs RestÂ
Start your path to a good nightâs sleep by following these 5 tips today:
1) Say No to Bright LightsÂ
Thereâs a pretty good reason why the sun comes up in the morning and goes down at night. Watching television or using your cell phone late at night is counterproductive to getting a good nightâs rest.Â
The truth is, itâs simply not natural to expose your body to bright light at night. Light can influence your circadian rhythm, a biological process that regulates your sleep cycle.
When the lights go out, your body produces melatonin, otherwise known as the âsleep hormoneâ. Light can put a damper on your bodyâs ability to produce melatonin, so dim those lights and consider sticking with your favorite novel instead of checking how many likes your Facebook post received.Â
2) Be Thankful
Instead of focusing on all the negatives in your life, think about what you have and be grateful for it. Dwelling on the bad things in your life can hurt your sleep and keep you from making positive changes for yourself. In fact, one study by the University of Manchester found that those who expressed gratitude and positive thoughts slept better than those who didnât.
3) Watch Out for Sugar
Yes, weâre looking at you, Mr. Late Night Bowl of Ice Cream. Sugary food can cause a blood sugar spike thatâll likely disrupt your beauty rest. For an uninterrupted nightâs rest, avoid eating heavy meals three hours before you hit the sack.
4) Try an Epsom Salt Soak
Treating yourself to a blissful Epsom salt bath before bed can help gently soothe frazzled nerves thanks to its high magnesium content. Go ahead â light up those candles, dim the lights, and soak it up because youâre so worth it.Â
5) Upgrade Your Mattress
Letâs face it, no one likes to sleep on a rock-hard bed. If you canât remember when you bought your bed, it might just be time for a new one.Â
A memory foam mattress can give your body all the support it needs for a luxurious nightâs rest.
The Night is Yours â Start Sleeping Better Today
By recognizing whatâs important in your life and putting a stop to poor sleep habits, you can enjoy a better sleep every single night.