Proven Methods for Preventing Insomnia

If you are plagued with frequent bouts of insomnia, you're probably eager to figure out how to get consistent zzzzzzzzs. It may help you to know most people deal with insomnia from time to time, and there are solutions to this pesky problem. Try the following suggestions as you seek solutions:

Exercise every day (but not right before bed). 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.

Consciously release anxiety. 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 you take your time to scrub and change, choose a relaxing activity. Some restful activities are reading, gentle yoga, and breathing exercises, all of which are much more restful than watching TV or playing video games, which will rev you up. Follow the same steps every night so that your body will start to realize it's time to get ready to sleep.

Chronic insomniacs should limit use of the bedroom to sleeping. Instead of using your bedroom as a living room, reserve it for sleeping activities.

Keep the temperature on the cooler side. You’ll sleep better if the temps are cool and you’re snuggled up under covers.

Make sure there are no unwanted lights in your bedroom. Many people find the led lights in their room to be a terrible distraction. Cover them up or turn them away from you whenever possible.

Dim the lights in your room. Install low wattage bulbs in your bedroom lamps and put up black out shades to keep out streetlights or morning light.

Try these tips to handle your insomnia. Nighty night!