Sleepless In....?

Trouble sleeping?  It's a common complaint.  Job & family stress are high contributors but did you know that your surroundings can also contribute to your sleeplessness?

Let's sit back and help you find what may be contributing to your sleepless nights.

Clutter:  A cluttered space will result in a cluttered mind.  Fact.

Does Your Bedroom Look Like This?

When It Should Look Like This?

Consider how much simpler it would be to crawl into a comfy, clean bed without having to maneuver around mountains of clothes, files, and junk.  A clean, streamlined space will provide a clear mind.

Electronics



Have one of these in your room?  Yes, I'm referring to the television.  Get rid of it. 

It's affecting your sleep patterns, guaranteed.  Bright light & background noise is no way to get a good night's sleep.  Can't banish it from your room?  Fair enough but do ensure it's turned off  30 minutes prior to settling into your sleep time. The same goes for this culprit;

Yes, we need a way to wake up in the morning and head out to work.  But no one needs bright lights to do it.  These were designed to ensure we'd wake up on time every morning but are actually helping to keep us awake and adding to our sleep issues.  Knowing what time it is when we sleep fitfully is stressful.  If you are waking every hour and looking at the clock, it will increase your anxiety.  You already know you aren't sleeping.  An hourly reminder will only add to your problem.

Set the alarm on your cell phone and place it face down so you aren't constantly reminded of the time.  Turn down the light of your alarm clock (most have this feature) and if you can't buy a new one, turn it around and stop looking at it.



That goes for your computer/laptop as well.  Turn them off completely 30 minutes before sleep time.  Slowly get ready for bed and turn your mind off.  Those 30 minutes are now all about you.  Use it wisely.

I have a client who swears by lavender;  Many would agree.  Have you tried it?  Lavender has natural relaxation properties.  Use your 30 minute downtime for a warm, lavender bath.  Try a linen spritzer on your pillow or light some candles.  Candlelight is a deep relaxant.  Soft light is the cure for a good night's sleep.  Team it with lavender and you have a winner.

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And never underestimate to power of soft music.  Bedtime is not AC/DC or Scorpions time, it's soft, soothing relax time.  There are some wonderful Zen CD's out there.  I have a love of Thunderstorms so that's my "music" of choice.  With so many choices out there you are sure to find something you love.  Just remember...play it softly...

And lastly, instead of replaying what went wrong in your life today, try counting your blessings instead.  Your credit card payment is late?  It's still going to be late tomorrow.  No amount of worrying is going to change that.  Don't spend time worrying about the things we cannot change, focus on being thankful for the things that are going well in your life.

Sleep well, sleep soundly and be well my friends.