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Can't Sleep? You're Not Alone: 10 Remedies To Get To Sleep

I've had trouble sleeping since I started my new job. My hours are crazy. Here are some ways I'm able to get to sleep quicker.

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Can't Sleep? You're Not Alone: 10 Remedies To Get To Sleep
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Can't Sleep? You're not alone. Trust me! It may be my new work schedule which makes my sleep schedule crazy, but I can't fall asleep till 3:30/4 am on any given night...no matter how tired I am.

So here are 12 remedies to help you get to sleep faster and stay asleep!

1. Warm Milk? Gross.

Drink some sleepy time tea (any brand) right before bed.

2. Take a hot shower or bath before bed.

It will relax all your muscles and make it easier to fall asleep.


3. Take your vitamins!

These are AMAZING! You can get them at Target and/or CVS around the Cleveland area!


4. Exercise can help improve sleep quality.

It’s important to schedule workouts that end at least 2 hours before bed so that post-workout adrenaline boost doesn’t keep you up.


5. This may sound silly, but reserve the bed for sleep, and sex only.

Do this so your mind associates the bedroom with relaxation. Sleep and sex, yes. Work and Bills? Yeah, not so much.


6. Keep your bedroom cool!

It's recommended that bedrooms are kept between 60 - 75 degrees. If you're a cold baby like me, I keep mine at 74, and add an extra blanket on the bed :)


7. Sleeping with pets is great, for the pet but it's not so great for you.

Sleeping with pets interferes with your sleep so cuddle all you want with them! Then let your pet get comfy in their own bed.


8. Listen to music.

Whatever is soothing to you should help you drift off to sleep.

9. Sniff some lavender!

Whether it's a candle or essential oil this will help you get to sleep quickly.


10. Put the cell phone and computer away.

Electronic waves can actually keep you awake. So stop sleeping with your cellphone (I'm guilty of this) and set it on your nightstand.

11. Try some Yoga. Stretching helps to relax you, and there is no better time than before bed.

10. Wind your mind down.

Watch some mindless tv, read for pleasure, anything that's going to make you wind down from your day.

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