6 Tips for Getting a Good Night's Sleep

Do you have difficulty getting to sleep? Are you tossing and turning all night, unable to drift off into a peaceful slumber? If so, then these 6 tips are here to help. Your body needs adequate rest in order to remain healthy, so it is important that you get the best night’s sleep possible. Let us explore some strategies that can help ensure a good night’s sleep. 

1. Avoid Caffeine - Caffeine-containing beverages or foods should be avoided after 2pm (or 12 noon if you are particularly sensitive to caffeine). This means no coffee, soft drink, or energy drinks before bedtime! 

2. Make Sleep A Priority - Put sleep into your schedule as much as possible by trying to wake up and go to bed at the same time each day, even on weekends. This will help regulate your circadian rhythm and give your body the routine it needs for restful sleep. 

3. Mindfulness and Meditation - Mindfulness and meditation can assist with relaxation and subsequent sleep by calming the mind and allowing for deeper breathing patterns. 

4. Herbal Support - There are herbal supplements such as lemon balm, lavender, passionflower or valerian which may offer additional support for better sleep quality. Talk to your doctor about what might work best for you before starting any supplement regimen. 

5. Journaling - If racing thoughts keep you awake at night consider writing those worries down in a journal before going to bed – this can help release them from your mind so that they don't crowd out restful thinking patterns during your sleeping hours. 

6. Avoid Stressful Activities Before Bedtime - Arguments or difficult conversations, paying bills/checking the stock market, watching the news – all of these activities can cause anxiety levels to rise close to bedtime; try avoiding them prior to settling down into a peaceful slumber if possible!    

With these 6 tips in mind hopefully you can find restful and restorative sleep more easily! Remember that adequate rest is essential for health maintenance; take care of yourself by creating an environment conducive for quality snoozing! With just a few simple changes we can all ensure we get the best night’s sleep possible every night! If you are still struggling with sleep, book an appointment with Hayley and learn more about how naturopathy can help improve your sleep.