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It\u2019s been said that if you can\u2019t sleep at night it\u2019s because you are awake in someone else\u2019s dream. Don\u2019t seek out that person just yet \u2013 you might need to take action in your own space first.<\/p>\nIt\u2019s been said that if you can\u2019t sleep at night it\u2019s because you are awake in someone else\u2019s dream. Don\u2019t seek out that person just yet \u2013 you might need to take action in your own space first.<\/p>\n
Do you frequently wake up in the night just to realize that going back to sleep is easier said than done?<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t worry, because today we\u2019re going to share with you a few simple things you can do to get back to sleep in ten minutes or less!<\/p>\n
1) Don\u2019t switch on any lights. The brain is trained to interpret any source of light as sunlight and get alert. If ever you need to get some water or take a trip to the bathroom, switch on a dim light. The brighter the light and longer the exposure, the lesser are the chances of getting back to sleep.<\/p>\n
2) You might remember well how in the school days you had a tough time fighting off sleep when you had to read for an exam! Use the same technique \u2013 read a book or magazine, if possible something that\u2019s not very interesting, to help tire the eyes. Make sure that you use only a small reading light. Don\u2019t use this time to read thrillers that might actually wake you up properly.<\/p>\n
3) Give your brain some mental exercise. Try to think of your favorite sport or game and visualize playing it. The chances are that it\u2019ll lull you to sleep. Don\u2019t use your mobile phones, television or other electronic devices, because they might end up waking you instead.<\/p>\n
4) Remain lying on the bed in whichever position is comfortable for you. If you stand, walk or sit for an extended period of time, you\u2019ll have a difficult time getting back to sleep. Tossing and turning also doesn\u2019t help \u2013 so just lie down still!<\/p>\n
5) As the saying goes, \u2018Relaxing your body, relaxes your mind\u2019. Learn to relax your muscles slowly and progressively to encourage sleep. Take long, deep breaths and consciously relax muscles across the body until you feel calm and relaxed.<\/p>\n
6) Don\u2019t indulge in a midnight snack in the hope that it might help you get some sleep. In fact, this can be a problem in the long run. The brain can get conditioned to expect a snack at that time of the night and in turn reinforce your biological system to wake up at that time.<\/p>\n
7) Don\u2019t make up for the lost minutes of sleep by oversleeping in the morning. This can also condition the brain to remain awake at the same time, every night.<\/p>\n