How to Get a Good Night's Rest

insomnia sleep aids Jun 19, 2018

There are few things more frustrating than not being able to sleep.  Maybe you are working through a particularly stressful time in your life, maybe you just can’t shut your brain off, or maybe you just can’t sleep, doggone it.

 

There are a few things that you can make sure you do to optimize your chances of falling and staying asleep.

  1. Make sure your environment is sleep-inducing: dark, cool, and quiet.  Some people need a little white noise (especially if they are trying to drown out the neighbors), and that is fine.  Keep your bedroom on the cool side, 60 to 70 degrees.  Have a comfortable mattress and pillows.  Use some eye shades if you can’t get your room dark enough.
  2. Avoid daytime naps. This may make it more difficult for you to fall asleep at night.  Excessive daytime sleepiness is usually a sign that you are not getting enough sleep.
  3. Try to get 7 to 8 hours. This is optimal for most people but you may require a little...
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