1.
Avoid Caffeine
71 points - added 15 years ago by JDBLists - 1 comment
Comments:
Caffeine hits everyone differently, but it is understood that even those who can sleep after having caffeine tend to not sleep as well.
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2.
Reduce Noise
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3.
Listen to White Noise
46 points - added 15 years ago by JDBLists - 1 comment
Comments:
White noise will help cloud all the little unique noises that catch our attention and keep us from getting to sleep.
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4.
Keep your room dark
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5.
Have some Chamomile Tea!
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6.
Designate your Bed as "Sleep Space"
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7.
Take a Warm Bath
11 points - added 15 years ago by JDBLists - 1 comment
Comments:
Cooling off after a warm bath is one of the oldest tricks in the book for making the body sleepy. The warm bath technique dovetails with other tips, so it's an important one.
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8.
Have a Banana!
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9.
Hide (and don't go hunting for) your Alarm Clock
3 points - added 15 years ago by JDBLists - 1 comment
Comments:
This is really about reducing light sources. The eerie glow of the LED or the omnipresent street lamp has kept many an insomniac awake.
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10.
Do Something Boring
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11.
Commit to Mental Relaxation
2 points - added 15 years ago by JDBLists - 1 comment
Comments:
It's hard to shut off your brain with all the nonsense you deal with throughout the day, but the truth is that staying up thinking is hurting more than helping. Stay focused on relaxation and don't let your mind wander off.
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12.
Consider Aromatherapy
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13.
Sleep in a Cool (but not too cool) Room
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14.
Get a Fresh Pillow
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15.
Establish a transition routine
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16.
Have some Walnuts!
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17.
Keep Pets out of the Bedroom
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18.
Avoid Late Exercise
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19.
Have some Warm Milk!
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20.
Avoid Spicy Food
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21.
Avoid Alcohol
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