Get creative and express yourself during the day
on October 17, 2017
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Sleep Tip #290: Get creative and express yourself during the day…to calm yourself during the night.
Avoid the night shift if you can.
on October 16, 2017
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Don’t get yourself fired or lose any income that you don’t need but for most of us working the night shift is a sleep disaster. Sleep Tip #289: Avoid the night shift if you can.
Sleep in a guest room every now and then to sleep better.
on October 15, 2017
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It’s OK to sleep in a guest room every now and then to really get some great sleep. This does not mean that you love your bed partner any less. It does mean that at times we need 100% uninterrupted … Read More
Use a soothing, scented detergent for all bed linens.
on October 14, 2017
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Be sure that you wash your bed linens with a soothing, scented detergent. Nothing smells so good as freshly washed linens. Sleep Tip #287: Use a soothing, scented detergent for all bed linens.
Sleep in pajamas not baggy clothes to set the stage for sleepy time.
on October 13, 2017
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Wear pajamas to bed rather than baggy clothes that you may wear anywhere anytime. Why? You have to signal to your body that “it is time for sleep.” Sleep Tip #286: Sleep in pajamas not baggy clothes to set the … Read More
Face your bed towards the window.
on October 12, 2017
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Facing your bed toward the window will jump start your day upon awakening. Our biological clocks are naturally responsive to light and dark. Sleep Tip #285: Face your bed towards the window.
Get off your family & friends call list.
on October 11, 2017
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Tell your family and friends not to call you near or after your bedtime. If they care about you, they’ll respect this boundary. Sleep Tip #284: Get off your family & friends call list.
Find a new “security blanket” to sleep with.
on October 10, 2017
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You can’t fall asleep easily or stay asleep if you don’t feel safe and secure. Make sure that you feel safe and secure to sleep. Sleep Tip #283: Find a new “security blanket” to sleep with.
Stay in the dark if you wake up in the middle of the night.
on October 9, 2017
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Many of us will wake up in the middle of the night, then be sure to stay in the dark before going back to bed. If you turn on a bright light or an electronic device, then you will wake … Read More
Don’t count sheep…picture yourself in your happy place.
on October 8, 2017
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Use mental imagery or visualization as a soothing blanket for sleep. Counting sleep does not work for everybody. Sleep Tip #281: Don’t count sheep…picture yourself in your happy place.