Trying to fall asleep is not that difficult and what you need to do is just make sure you are very relaxed and comfortable as well as following some basic rules. This article contains some good tips and, if you follow them, you will surely be able to get the rest you need to wake up and feel refreshed in order to give your best on a busy day.
Steps
Step 1. Set the alarm, then turn off all lights except one small light for the night
Step 2. Wrap yourself up tightly in a blanket in your bed
Step 3. Lie down with a book, but if you don't like reading, you can always listen to the radio or watch TV in very low sound
Step 4. Try to count sheep or count backwards from one hundred
You can also try to think of people you know or animals whose names start with each letter of the alphabet.
Step 5. Wear comfortable clothing, as too tight will make you more uncomfortable to sleep
Put on your pajama pants or shorts and a t-shirt that would fit you wider. You can also wear socks that keep you warm.
Step 6. Use a good pillow
If it's not comfortable, maybe it's time to change it.
Step 7. Try to think of something beautiful and relaxing, like water in a slowly flowing stream or any place where you feel calm surrounded by nature; then relax your muscles, keep this relaxing scene in mind and don't worry about falling asleep or not
Advice
- Pamper yourself with a stuffed animal. This will make you feel safe and secure!
- Keep a glass of water next to your bed at night. That way, you won't have to get up when you're thirsty.
- Keep your feet warm. This can help induce sleep.
- Keep the room as dark as possible. Darkness induces serotonin secretion in the brain, making you tired. Purchase thicker curtains or an eye mask.
- If you are going to read a book, avoid choosing books that seem interesting and that stimulate you. Don't choose genres like horror, mystery or comedy; these books can put your brain into a state of arousal and stimulation, keeping you awake rather than helping you sleep.
- Listen to relaxing music or sounds.
- Try installing a fan or air conditioner.
- Try to think of something beautiful that you wish to make come true, or as honeyed as it may seem, reflect on your day.
- Try to take a warm bath before bed.
- Avoid playing with electronic devices right before bed, especially adventure and violent games. Some argue that playing exciting games helps stimulate the brain and get tired, so falling asleep becomes much easier. This is wrong; put away all electronic devices.
- Try a snack such as yogurt or sleep-promoting nuts.
- A boring game like solitaire tires your eyes and helps you to doze off.
- Try to go to bed earlier every night. You won't fall asleep instantly, but if you get used to it, you won't feel too tired in the morning.
- Try closing your eyes and promise yourself not to open them again.
- Do relaxing and soothing activities before going to bed. This way your body will be relaxed when it's time to sleep.
