9 Insomnia SolutionsOne of the first insomnia solutions we want to give you is to improve your sleep habits, and the environment in which you sleep. Try a routine for a month and see if you sleep better. Other insomnia solutions: 1. Do not dwell on insomnia. This will keep you awake. No one has ever died from insomnia 2. Go to bed at the same time each day. Delay it if you need to in order to go to bed only when you are tired 3. Make your sleep area good for sleeping. Install black blinds. Make the room darker. Only use the bedroom for sleep, and possibly sex. Use a firm mattress. Keep the temperature right 4. Take a warm shower before you head off to bed. Make sure it is about five minutes long. Take deep breaths, and visualize tension leaving your body. Then repeat this once you are actually in your bed 5. Make sure of essential oils and aroma-therapy. Put a dab of lavender oil on your pillow, or keep potpourri in your bedroom. 6. Count backwards, and start at 100. Also try this if you wake up during the middle of the night. 7. Reduce alcohol, smoking, chocolate, coffee and drinks with caffeine. If insomnia problems persist, you may need to cut these out all together 8. Write down stuff that is bothering you before going to bed. This will help you get it off your chest, and help you rest easier 9. Don't eat too much right before going to bed. This is also good for keeping your weight down You can get even more insomnia solutions by reading the book Stop Insomnia. Click here to access that book |