Tips For Preventing Insomnia

If you’re reading this at 2 A.M., you’re probably desperate for some help handling your insomnia. You're not alone; plenty of people struggle with insomnia, and there are ways to prevent it. Check out these simple tips for overcoming insomnia:

Get some exercise (but not too close to your bedtime). Cardio exercise is the most effective at combatting insomnia; it wears you out, drops stress levels, and makes your body release good hormones that will help you sleep.

Make a conscious effort to put aside worries from the day. If you have a high stress job or life situation, you may want to try releasing your stress each night before you go to bed. Try walking through your day mentally, writing a letter, keeping a journal, talking about it, or meditating about whatever stresses you out.

Follow the same bedtime routine every night. After your hygeine routine, do something that helps you relax. Instead of watching television or surfing the web (both of which will stimulate your brain and keep you up), try reading, meditating, or stretching. Do the same routine every night, just before bed, for best results.

If you're an insomniac, you should use your bedroom just for sleeping. Make use of other rooms of the house until you're ready to snooze each night.

Lower the temps in your room. You’ll sleep better if the temps are cool and you’re snuggled up under covers.

Get rid of distracting lights. The led lights in your room may be what is preventing you from sleeping well. Cover them up or turn them away from you whenever possible.

Low lighting is for more than romance - it's also good for sleep. Use low wattage bulbs and put up black out shades if outside lights are keeping you up.

Hopefully you'll overcome your insomnia. Get some good sleep now!