Session 76 - 6 Further Ways to Better Sleep and Remain Asleep

Here are 6 further ways for YOU to get Better Sleep.1. Create a Sleep-Friendly Lifestyle: Regular exercise during the day can promote better sleep, but avoid intense exercise close to bedtime. Maintain a healthy diet, as certain foods and drinks like heavy meals, spicy foods, or too much liquid before bed can interfere with sleep.

2. Manage Stress: Stress and anxiety can interfere with sleep. Developing effective stress management techniques, such as practicing mindfulness, journaling, and now journalling is really powerful to get out of your head all that stuff that's been building up, either writing into a journal or into a Word document on your digital device. Learn relaxation exercises, to calm your mind before bed. And it's no harm to consider seeking professional help.

3. Audit and Adjust YOUR Sleep Environment: Yes check out your sleep environment for factors that may be contributing to poor sleep quality. Check for noise, uncomfortable bedding, excessive light, is it too hot or too cold. Make Your own adjustments to create a much better sleeping environment.

4. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I): If you consistently struggle with sleep, consider talking with a CBT-I therapist.

5. Avoid Napping: If you have trouble staying asleep at night, try to avoid daytime sleeping or limit it to a short power nap early in the day. Sleeping too close to bedtime can interfere with your ability to fall asleep and stay asleep at night.

6. Talk to Your Primary Medical Carer, Your GP. If you have done all that YOU personally can do to help improve your sleep it may be beneficial to consult a healthcare professional. Above all, remember you are not alone, help is always available. Do not suffer alone, please share.

Remember, everyone's sleep needs are unique, so it may take some to experiment to find what works best for you. Implementing a combination of Sleep Improvement and sticking with them can significantly improve your ability to get to sleep and remain asleep, leading to better overall sleep quality and potential long-term health benefits.

The goal is to have a healthy lifestyle that promotes good rejuvenating SLEEP.