We all know how important sleep is for our body, but so many of us having trouble establishing a sleeping pattern, getting off to sleep and staying asleep.

In this post, I’ll be sharing 5 ways that you can improve your sleeping habits TONIGHT, that can easily fit into your night time routine.

1 No Tech 30 Minutes Before Bed

It is well known that the blue light from screens can be detrimental to our sleep and keep us awake. Although a lot of sleep experts recommend not using any technology up to 2 hours before bed time, staying off your screen for just 30 minutes before you’re ready for sleep will massively improve your ability to fall asleep and improve your sleep quality. Read the next tip to find out what you can replace your screen time with…

2. Read A Chapter Of A Book

If you find it hard to fit reading into your life, consider reading at least one chapter of a book every night, right before you go to sleep. Not only does this mean you can get your reading time in, but it’s far more conducive to sleep than scrolling through your phone, and after a few pages you’ll find your eyes getting sleepy.

3. Finish All Your Tasks For The Day

One of the biggest reasons it takes us a while to fall asleep is that our minds are racing thinking about tasks that we haven’t done, or upcoming tasks. Therefore, it’s super important that we try and get everything that needs doing done by bed time. If you haven’t had time to do everything in the day, make a list of things you still need to do, so that you still feel organised and on top of your life.

4. Take A Salt Bath

Taking a bath can be a great way to relax and get in the mood for sleep. Create a relaxing environment by lighting candles, dimming the lights and playing relaxing nature sounds or meditation music. Add some essential oils such as lavender, and throw in some magnesium salts – magnesium is known for relaxing the muscles and soothing the nervous system, perfect for bed time.

5. Eat And Drink The Right Things

There are certain foods and drinks that can aid sleep, in the same way there are some that can totally throw off your sleep. Stimulants such as coffee, tea and fizzy drinks are off the menu. Instead, swap them for other warm drinks such as warm milk or hot chocolate. Fruits such as banana and kiwi are known for aiding sleep too, although it’s important not to over eat just before you sleep, as this will keep your body awake.

I hope you found these tips helpful!

Lots of love,

Natalie

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