Monday, April 13, 2009

when i can't sleep.

There are times when I don't sleep very well. Tonight {or this morning really} happens to be one of those times. I woke up around 3:30 and have been tossing and turning in my bed ever since.

Here are things I do that normally help me sleep better:
  • I usually take melatonin every night before bed to make sure I sleep nice and soundly, but forgot to take it last night.
  • Most nights I sip on tea {decaffeinated or sleepy time tea} as I'm winding down for the evening.
  • If my mind is racing with things that need to be done as I'm trying to fall asleep, I take out my journal and write everything out. That way it's out on paper and I don't have to worry about it anymore.
  • I take a night time shower that is relaxing and helps me wash off any stress or worries from the day.
  • Putting on lavender lotion before I sleep is so calming. I love that scent.
  • Making sure the bedroom is nice and neat and free form clutter somehow eases my mind at night so I am free to sleep soundly.
I didn't do any of those things last night, so I blame that for my lack of sleep now. Bad me.

What do you normally do when you can't sleep? Are there things that help you ensure a night of deep slumber?

As much as I'm enjoying listening to the morning birds sing their songs, I am going to attempt to go back to bed and get some more shut eye before my alarm goes off.

Hope you all are having sweet dreams.

4 comments:

  1. Not having children will definitely ensure you have a night of deep slumber. ;-)

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  2. Good suggestions-- I often have the same sleep issues so maybe I will use some of these suggestions.

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  3. i hardly ever sleep well...i've tried a few things and just don't know how to fix it.

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  4. @Julie: haha, I'm sure it's a lot harder for you to get a good nights sleep now that you have baby Kate. :)

    @AmandaJ and Danie: Taking Melatonin before I go to sleep normally helps a lot {I didn't take it last night, hence that not-so-good night of sleep.} You can pick some up at the local health food store. It's nice because it's all natural.

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