Getting Some Sleep

Sleep is so important for your body to run its best. However, when your mind is racing right before bed it's hard to relax enough to sleep.

What are you doing right before bedtime?
Is your bedroom your sanctuary or your hamper?

Make sure that you are not racing around right before bed. When you are running up to the last minute you are just going to keep yourself keyed up. There are nights I get into bed and my heart is racing. It starts to freak me out until I realize I was running around all over the house. The nights I get the best sleep are the ones when I had my "spa" time. Time for me to take a relaxing shower and take care of myself.

Then I love to hop into my clean bed and watch a "happy" show or read a good book. Nothing sad or scarry. I will sometimes spray a little lavender on my pillow or use a scented lotion to calm my mind. However, if my room is a mess I can't calm down. I feel as if I need to hop up and work. Make sure your room is your sanctuary. You don't have to spend a dime, just make sure it's not cluttered with junk and you are not sleeping on a bed full of stuff. You need a place to relax and be happy. I like to keep my room empty like a hotel room. Seems to keep me at peace.

If you are really having trouble sleeping Melatonin and L-5HTP are very relaxing and will help you relax. If you can't find them they are available in the Egg Store. I personally use L-5HTP, but please be careful if you are on medication. Check with your doctor first.

Another trick is to make sure you are getting plenty of exercise and water during the day & it will really help you sleep too. It releases all kinds of chemicals to help you relax. I saw a big difference after I picked up the pace on my exercise and clean up my diet.

A couple of years ago I was staring at the ceiling until 3 or 4 in the morning. Now I fall asleep within the first chapter of my book.

Take a good look at your bedtime routine & try something new. It's amazing how small changes will make such a big difference.

If you have any questions or need someone to talk to - I am always available. I have been where you are, I am here to help you. My email is amy@thehatchedegg.com

Wishing you peaceful thoughts today,
Amy

Quote of the Day

"A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor's book." Irish Proverb