As you know by now from my blog, I certainly have an invested interest when it comes to studying sleep. With that said, I recently took to Twitter to ask all of you what your #1 tweetable sleeping tip would be, and we definitely received some great answers.
- Create an environment that is conducive to sleep that is quiet, dark and cool with a comfortable mattress and pillows. (@GNSleepSite)
- Look at your sleep environment. Is it cool, quiet free of distraction? Is your mattress comfortable? Your bedroom is your sleep oasis. (@KarinSleeps)
- A good nights sleep begins the moment you wake up. Reduce stress, limit caffeine, eat healthy & no electronics 1 hr b4 bed. (@sleepwellaustin)
- Rub lavender essential oils on your ears before bed. The ear has over 250 acupuncture points so this calms your whole nervous system. Zzzzz…. (@luxuriating)
- Use the Sleep Cycle app, which plays white noise as you fall asleep, analyzes sleep quality, and has a ‘smart alarm’. (@macbainiac)
- Dim your tv/ tablet/ phone backlight 3 hours before bedtime. This works on even some of my blind patients because it effects a special light / nerve pathway in the brain. (@nitunverma)
- Visualize yourself floating out of your body and flying away to a relaxing haven like a beach or a garden. This is a simple but powerful sleep meditation. (@JonRhodesUK)
- Sleep cycles are important! Sleep in 1.5 hour increments so you don’t wake up groggy. Also make sure to keep your alarm out of arms reach! (@MikeyMackin)
- Avoid all things digital at least an hour before bed especially the smart phone. (@nathankrice)
- Get a great workout in the morning. Push yourself a bit extra. By the time you hit the hay, you’ll sleep like a baby. (@nyphotony)
- For peaceful sleep drink one cup of peppermint or chamomile tea 20 minutes before bedtime. (@attractandkeep)
- Think boring. Start thinking fiercely about the Kardashians and bore yourself to sleep. (@denisekalm)
- Drink water before you go to bed. This moisturizes your body and literally cleanses it, which in turn relaxes your senses as you try to sleep. (@JonNegroni)
- Keep the bedroom for sleeping only. No TV, no computer, no phone, no work…your bedroom is your #sanctuary (@ThaGataNegrra)
- Train your mind on one word, any word. It shuts down your thinking brain. Fall asleep fast by repeating it over and over and over. (@Godscribe)
- Studies show peaceful environments make for better sleep. Consider soundproofing bedrooms as one way to reclaim a restful night. (@Roxul)
- If you are having trouble sleeping consider getting tested for food allergies. Food allergies can be a cause of insomnia. (@annalaurabrown)
- Relax your jaw while keeping your lips together. This helps relax your face and thus your body! Try it – it works! (@RealBerrySleepy)
- Start going to bed 1 hour earlier than you normally do. Do this for 1 week and notice how refreshed you feel each morning. (@jimmyorders)
- Decrease caffeine, Avoid your computer 1 hour before bed ,unclutter the bedroom, avoid naps. (@healthinista)
And there you have it. What measures do you take in your life to ensure that you get a good night’s sleep? Leave your tip in the comments below!
The following two tabs change content below.
Jennifer McBride loves to write, and enjoy the outdoors in Colorado. Jennifer loves to write, hike, and generally be a weekend warrior.
You can find out more about Jennifer McBride on her Google+ page.
Latest posts by Jennifer McBride (see all)
- Talking Travel With The World-Traveling Paul Steele - November 22, 2013
- Discussing Issues Of Sleep With Dr. Yatin Patel - November 5, 2013
- How To Sleep Better – 7 Great Tips For Getting A Good Night’s Sleep - November 4, 2013
