Follow these tips that will help you have a great nights sleep.
- Avoid caffeine or other stimulants after midday everyday
- Avoid alcohol for several hours before going to bed
- Burn up tension throughout the day by doing a minimum of 30 minutes activity (i.e. walk, swim, cycle, gym etc)
- Write lists for the next days activities before going to bed
- Avoid anxiety by keeping a ‘worries journal' to get those thoughts out of your head and in a place where you can action them the next day
- Drink chamomile tea as a relaxant
- Listen to soft music before preparing for bed
- Avoid action packed crime type shows before bed
- Avoid large meals late in the evening
- Include snooze foods in your evening meals – these foods include low fat dairy, soy products such as tofu, seafood, meats, poultry, whole grains, beans, hummus, lentils, eggs, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds
- Practise relaxation techniques as found in your Think Sleep sessions, such as progression muscle relaxation, lift and flop, and deep breathing
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