Are You Still Awake? May As Well Read This
Sleep deprivation is a major concern today. It is a well known fact that most adults do not get the recommended 8 hours of sleep our bodies need. As a matter of fact 70% average less than 6 hours per night. Its not because people dont care. The truth is that there are a lot of people who lie in bed for hours every single night just staring at the ceiling because they do not know how to fall asleep.
Why is it that people are not getting enough sleep? What is it that keeps most people up at night? Here are a few suggestions that wont take a single penny out of your pocket that you can start using tonight.
1) Go blank: Clear your mind of all negative thoughts. This is what keeps most people up for hours after they lie their head down. Thoughts race through our heads about bills, work, family problems, rush hour traffic or bad experiences we had that day. Forget about all of that this is your time. Youve earned it. You need it. This will take work but once you master this it is priceless.
2) Cut the cable: Get rid of that TV on your dresser. I cant tell you how many nights I said to myself, Ill just watch a little TV until I fall asleep only to be awake 2-3 hours later. Plus, you have seen all of those old sitcoms a 100 times already. Dont watch the evening news either. Heres why. Do you remember those bedtime stories Mom and Dad read you when you were young? Remember they always had those happy endings that put you to sleep with that wonderful feeling that all was right with the world? Do you remember that evening news cast where they ended on that same happy note? Me neither.
3) Lights out: I mean all of them. I even turn my alarm clock face against the wall. It is a proven fact that too much light can keep your body from entering a deep sleep.
4) Get more exercise during the day. On top of all of the other numerous physical benefits associated with exercise it also helps you sleep better at night.
5) Lay off the liquids. Drinking excessive liquids keep you going to the bathroom several times at night. Do you remember that night you were all cozy in your bed and when you were almost asleep that feeling hit you? You had to get up and use the bathroom and after you got back to bed you were wide awake again.
6) Breathe: When you lie down take deep breaths. Fill your lungs and abdomen with air and then slowly release. This will put your body at total relaxation. People often do this when having panic attacks.
One last note, dont ever take an OTC cough or allergy medicine for the sole purpose of falling asleep. This is not the intent of these medicines and it is very dangerous to use any drug for reasons other than what it was designed to do.
I am no different than you are. I have a mortgage and small children. If it works for me it will work for anybody.
Mike T. Smith is a father, husband, son and a brother. He is a student of life and uses his life experiences to help others improve. To reach Mike directly you may visit his site at http://www.themiraclefind.com or call him directly at (901) 387-0243.
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