How to Sleep Well - Natural Insomnia Tips to Overcome These 7 Mistakes That Kill Your Sleep
You've not been sleeping well lately. Worse, you don't catch a wink at times. Actually, there are things you can do to help yourself treat insomnia and gain a good night's sleep. Let's find out with a simple test.
How long do you nap in the afternoon during day-off or holiday?
Mid-afternoon slump is common to most people. If you feel drowsy especially after a hefty lunch, you may want to take a short nap.
a. You nap for 1 - 2 hours at least. [Mistake #1] (This can cause difficulty to fall asleep at night. Delay in sleep is common with a long afternoon nap.)
b. You nap for 30 minutes. (Not bad. But studies have shown that a 20-minute power nap works better to keep up your productivity in the day without disrupting your sleep at night.)
What time do you exercise?
a. You normally exercise in the evening like 9 or 10 P.M. [Mistake #2] (Too close to your bedtime.)
b. You work out at around 6 or 7 P.M. before dinner. (Not a bad idea. Make sure you end it 3 hours or more before bedtime.)
c. You do it in the morning before breakfast. (Highly recommended. It'll supercharge your day with lots of energy to accomplish more tasks.)
How do you feel when your clock shows 11 P.M, which is the best time for bed?
a. You don't have such an early sleeping habit, plus you're rushing out some work for the following morning. [Mistake #3] (You'll suffer the next day.)
b. You hit the hay at this hour and wake up slightly earlier in the morning to continue with your work (if any). (Good idea. You'll find an increase in your productivity after a restorative sleep. But make sure you start unwinding yourself 3 hours before bedtime.)
What would you do when hunger pangs strike just right before bedtime?
a. You go right ahead with the sleep. [Mistake #4] (Either you'll wake up in the middle to look for food, or you wake up with a headache in the morning, or you'll keep dreaming about food which in turn affects your sleep quality.)
b. You eat your fill before sleep. [Mistake #5] (You'll toss and turn with a full stomach.)
c. Eat a very light meal, such as half a bowl of oatmeal, a small bowl of warm soy milk sprinkled with some almonds or anything healthy to fill your stomach to 10 - 20%. (That's the way!)
What would you do when you're still awake after lying in bed for 30 minutes?
a. Take sleeping pills. [Mistake #6] (You'll lose the chances of sleeping all by yourself because you're likely to grow dependence to the drugs.)
b. Keep trying to sleep. [Mistake #7] (You'll take longer to sleep than if you don't, according to studies).
c. Get up and watch TV. (Well, getting up is a good idea, but rather than watching TV, I suggest that you turn on soothing music and / or read a book, but no exciting or horror stories. This will set the stage for an easier sleep.)
Want to sleep soundly tonight? Laura Ng invites you to discover proven natural insomnia remedies guaranteed to instantly cure your insomnia without drugs, and help you achieve restful sleep as soon as TONIGHT so that you'll wake up full of energy every morning! Visit iOneHealth.com now to uncover other natural health remedies that'll improve your overall health dramatically and help you gain restorative sleep fast.
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How long do you nap in the afternoon during day-off or holiday?
Mid-afternoon slump is common to most people. If you feel drowsy especially after a hefty lunch, you may want to take a short nap.
a. You nap for 1 - 2 hours at least. [Mistake #1] (This can cause difficulty to fall asleep at night. Delay in sleep is common with a long afternoon nap.)
b. You nap for 30 minutes. (Not bad. But studies have shown that a 20-minute power nap works better to keep up your productivity in the day without disrupting your sleep at night.)
What time do you exercise?
a. You normally exercise in the evening like 9 or 10 P.M. [Mistake #2] (Too close to your bedtime.)
b. You work out at around 6 or 7 P.M. before dinner. (Not a bad idea. Make sure you end it 3 hours or more before bedtime.)
c. You do it in the morning before breakfast. (Highly recommended. It'll supercharge your day with lots of energy to accomplish more tasks.)
How do you feel when your clock shows 11 P.M, which is the best time for bed?
a. You don't have such an early sleeping habit, plus you're rushing out some work for the following morning. [Mistake #3] (You'll suffer the next day.)
b. You hit the hay at this hour and wake up slightly earlier in the morning to continue with your work (if any). (Good idea. You'll find an increase in your productivity after a restorative sleep. But make sure you start unwinding yourself 3 hours before bedtime.)
What would you do when hunger pangs strike just right before bedtime?
a. You go right ahead with the sleep. [Mistake #4] (Either you'll wake up in the middle to look for food, or you wake up with a headache in the morning, or you'll keep dreaming about food which in turn affects your sleep quality.)
b. You eat your fill before sleep. [Mistake #5] (You'll toss and turn with a full stomach.)
c. Eat a very light meal, such as half a bowl of oatmeal, a small bowl of warm soy milk sprinkled with some almonds or anything healthy to fill your stomach to 10 - 20%. (That's the way!)
What would you do when you're still awake after lying in bed for 30 minutes?
a. Take sleeping pills. [Mistake #6] (You'll lose the chances of sleeping all by yourself because you're likely to grow dependence to the drugs.)
b. Keep trying to sleep. [Mistake #7] (You'll take longer to sleep than if you don't, according to studies).
c. Get up and watch TV. (Well, getting up is a good idea, but rather than watching TV, I suggest that you turn on soothing music and / or read a book, but no exciting or horror stories. This will set the stage for an easier sleep.)
Want to sleep soundly tonight? Laura Ng invites you to discover proven natural insomnia remedies guaranteed to instantly cure your insomnia without drugs, and help you achieve restful sleep as soon as TONIGHT so that you'll wake up full of energy every morning! Visit iOneHealth.com now to uncover other natural health remedies that'll improve your overall health dramatically and help you gain restorative sleep fast.
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