I wanted to share some tips on how to make sure you get a good nights sleep. I know it’s not easy for a lot of us, but it definitely can be done. Regardless of your sleep pattern now, I want to share some ways to really help make sure that when you go to sleep you can sleep more soundly and get a good nights sleep.
Set a Routine
Setting a routine for going to bed is a great way to get your body used to go to sleep at a certain time. It also will allow you to help monitor how many hours you are getting a night. I like to aim to get 7-8 hours of sleep each night. Try to limit screen time on your tablet, phone or other devices an hour before bed. Be consistent in when you lay down for the night, to help you learn to fall asleep faster. If you are not super tired when you lay down, read a book (that always makes me tired) or listen to soothing music.
Wind Down
Your body needs time to transition into the sleep mode. So try to relax before you head off to bed. Take a warm bath, read a book or do some journaling. Find ways to relax without playing on your phone or television. If you are a person that reads eBooks just turn the brightness down on the screen so it doesn’t overstimulate you.
Reduce Napping During the Day
Power naps can be beneficial, but when you take long naps during the day, it could cause you to sleep worse at night. Sleeping in the daytime can confuse your internal body clock, so when you take a long nap during the day, your body fights to stay up. So if you are a napper try smaller naps in the day, to see if that helps you get better quality sleep at night.
Clearing Your Mind
Sometimes our minds are what keep us up at night. Try to find a way to relax and let go of all the to-do list running through your mind. There are so many relaxation techniques out there that you might find one that really helps you. Deep breathing, meditating, visualization, are all great ways to really clear your mind of your life. Try not to let the stress consume you, when thoughts come into your mind, transition them to calming or positive thoughts.
Restful Environment
Make sure that your room is a good place to lay down for the night. Make sure it is nice and dark, the temperature is right, you have a fan or sound machine running for a light noise. Also, make sure your bed is comfortable. We spend so much time sleeping a night, we need to make sure our mattress is comfortable, we have supportive pillows, and the right amount of blankets.
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What are some ways you ensure that you get a good nights sleep?
These are great tips. I have to make sure I get away from any sort of screen about an hour before bed, or I will not sleep.
I will try any tips that will help me sleep. I have insomnia so I have a hard time sleeping. One of the things I am considering is a new mattress. The one we have is extremely old and I’m wondering if that makes a difference.
Oh boy… a mattress can certainly make all the difference in the world. And our sleep is so important to our well being. I need to set a schedule and wind down before bed. Thanks!
Thanks for sharing these tips. There are times when I have an incredibly difficult time fallin asleep.
Having a great mattress can make all the difference in getting a good night’s sleep! I also agree with having a set routine. I always sleep better when I stick with the plan!
We just got a new mattress, and what a difference. I have so much trouble sleeping well at night, and I have just started using lavender essential oil in my diffuser at night.
I really need to get a good night’s sleep. It has been forever. I need to try your tips
Great tips, we have been needing a new bed so will check into this. Our bed is over 15 years old… time to upgrade.
We actually just got a new mattress. It is a tempurpedic so it was hard as a rock at first but finally breaking it in.
This is a great discount. I would love to give this mattress a try. We are looking to put a bed in the spare room. It is so important to get a good nights sleep.
I have to make myself wind down. That means, phone down, distractions put away, and nothing else but sleep on the mind. I often turn on cartoons, as funny as that might sound.
These are some great tips. I try a lot of these too. It can be hard at times to get good sleep.
This is a good one for me! I’m terrible at staying up too late and paying for it the next day! I’ll be sure to try these tonight!
You’re tips are spot on. Napping can definitely throw off my sleep cycle. A good mattress makes a huge difference too.
My son has such an old mattress. He would love to have one of these hybrid mattresses from Tomorrow Sleep!
These are great tips! I am having such a hard time sleeping these days!
We got a new mattress a few years ago. I swear it changed our lives!
A good mattress makes such a difference! I slept on a crappy futon for years and after we got married my husband and I bought a new mattress and it was like night and day. We’re looking to buy a king mattress when we move into our new home.
Clearing my mind at night is so hard. When I lay in bed I always think of the ten million things I need or want to do.
Moms are the worse people about sleep! We can create the best conditions but we don’t actually follow our own advice! Sleep is so important to everything and getting those 8 hours isn’t a luxury but absolutely necessary!
Awesome tips! Thanks so much for sharing! Will definitely use these tips!
I definitely try to have a routine, but sometimes I get caught up blogging haha. I love relaxing with tea before getting into bed and reading. And having a clean and uncluttered room has totally helped. It’s just so stressful otherwise!
I know I do need a new mattress. Ours is old and not as comfy as it once was. I also try to clear my mind so I’m able to sleep–sometimes that’s easier said than done!
I used to struggle with getting a good night sleep. When I finally followed some of the things you recommended like setting a routine and slowly clearing my mind, it’s been a little bit better. I’ve often wondered if my mattress may play into that too.
I have the hardest time sleeping, and I’ll admit I don’t usually give myself the proper time to wind down. I usually jump off the computer and try and go straight to bed. Maybe I’ll try some of the other tips you listed, thank you!
Getting good sleep at night is so important. I love these tips. I always try to put away my electronics before bedtime. That helps me.
I try not to nap because I know it will just make me stay up later. Yes that gets me out of my routine.
Turning off the tv and placing the phone on the charger on the far end of the room are ways to help me wind down and get a better night’s sleep.
I need to share this with my husband. He has the absolute worst sleep patterns. Every night he wakes up around 1am and 2am and it drives me nuts as I am a light sleeper, and pretty much wake up with him when he does. Great tips here.
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I have my own method for sleeping, I usually lie in bed watching TV for about an hour and this puts me to sleep. This might be a ststement about current TV shows that put me to sleep.
Tomorrow Sleep sounds like an awesome way to get better sleep! These are really great suggestions, going to have to try some!
These are some great tips, winding down at the end of the day is a must, you can’t sleep if your head is still bubbling full of thoughts.
Great tips. My biggest struggle is always a routine. It is so hard to find one that works and stick with it.
The winding down is the hardest part for me. I really need to work on it. I love my space but it’s not always easy ensuring it’s a calming space.
Something that works the best for me for a good night sleep is do an exhausting workout right before bed. Then I just knock out cold. Lol.
All or your ideas to help get better sleep are the same as I would say, with avoiding caffeine in the evening probably. I know it is definitely time for a new mattress for us!
What a brilliant tips and ideas! Having a good night sleep is really important!
These tips are right on point. I try to relax before bed and watch tv to unwind. At times it is difficult to get your mind to relax, but when you put something boring it is easier.
Having a restful environment is so important. I definitely sleep better in a nice peaceful environment.
I have trouble sleeping at night, even with a good mattress. A routine definitely helps! I also drink tea, it helps me so much!
It’s really good to clear your mind and leave the worry away. It’s also best to keep the devices away. I also use essential oils to help calm me down before I sleep.
I really needed this post in my life . I am having issues with sleep that has taken a toll on my health. I think leaving my phone in another room and locking it will solve the problem
Getting a good night’s sleep is soooo important!! I got a new mattress last year and it was the best decision I ever made in improving the way I sleep at night!
Funny how we spend so much time making sure the kids have a bedtime routine, but I don’t have much of one for myself. It is pretty much a matter of getting through the day and flopping into bed! Your mattress sounds so nice, I really need a new one myself.
I find that reading before bed definitely helps me. We are actually looking at getting a new mattress though because my husband has been waking up with back pain. We will definitely check this out!
With three kids and an overwhelmingly busy schedule, it doesn’t really take much for me to fall asleep anymore. I’m usually out the moment my head hits the pillow! It does help having a good mattress like this one, though. Nothing ruins a good night’s sleep like an uncomfortable bed.
Napping during the day is always what messes up my sleep cycle! I really need more sleep!
Man I miss good sleep… Being pregnant has wrecked my sleep, and the new baby will only do so more… But I’ll follow these tips to help with the little sleep I do get! Thank you. 🙂
What a really nice looking mattress! We just got a new one two weeks ago and it’s been bliss. These are all such wonderful tips!
I really need to get better about my sleeping habits. I’m the worst sleeper and can never seem to get comfortable even when I have turn off the electronics.
I think that clearing my mind out at the end of the day has to be the hardest for me. I need to start trying a little harder!
I am always terrible about winding down and then I am confused as to why I have a hard time falling asleep. Such great tips!
I realy have to make sure that I have condition conducive to go to sleep. I sometimes have some books with me to calm me down 🙂