Struggling to get a good night’s sleep?  Well, you’re not alone.  More than 30% of the population suffers from some form of insomnia, and over 10 million Americans take prescription sleeping pills to combat sleeplessness. However, it doesn’t have to be that way. Far too often people turn on the television or work on their laptop while they’re in bed, creating a disconnect with their body and bedroom. Your bedroom should be solely for sleeping, not for working or watching shows. These 24 blog articles will help you learn a variety of different ways that you can fall asleep quickly at night instead of spending hours staring at the ceiling.

Tips

One easy way to get yourself ready for sleep each night is to create a bedtime routine that you follow each night. Doing things like shutting off the television an hour before bedtime, drinking a cup of calming tea before bed, taking a warm bath and listening to soothing music will help you relax and prepare for sleep. For more tips that will help you sleep better, take a look at these six blog articles.

Food and Drinks to Try

Did you know that caffeine can affect you for up to eight hours? While many people fight the afternoon slump by popping open a caffeinated beverage, doing so could actually be preventing you from falling asleep at night. An easy way to test if your afternoon caffeine fix is keeping you up at night: switch to a decaffeinated beverage for a few weeks and monitor your sleeping habits. These six blog posts are full of food and drink options that can help you get a better night’s sleep.

What to Avoid

The last thing you want to do before going to bed is watch an exciting movie. Instead, relax, keep the lights dimmed and avoid eating a big or spicy meal late in the evening. Engage in calming activities, like reading a book, to wind down for the night. Read these six blog entries for more tips on what you should avoid doing before bedtime.

Strategies                

Just like there are things to avoid before bedtime, there are things you should do to ensure you get a good night’s sleep. Some tactics you can employ are writing down a task list for the next day, dimming the lights an hour before bed and laying down when your body tells you it’s tired. For more strategies, check out these six blog posts.