How to make sure you get a good night’s sleep

GETTING through the day is sometimes hard enough, never mind trying to make it to knock-off time if you’ve only had three hours’ sleep.

Assuming you are not a chronic insomniac and do not have a medical condition causing sleep problems, there are a few basic ways you can optimise your chances of enjoying enough time in Dreamland.

TRY THE FOLLOWING:

• No daytime naps – that means not using your lunch break to catch a few zzzzs
• A warm bath at bedtime – a relaxing soak in your favourite bubble bath will help you unwind
• No coffee or alcohol after 2pm. Both are stimulants which could disturb your sleep pattern
• A regular bedtime – train your body to know when it’s time to sleep
• A talking book – nothing like a carefully chosen, professionally-read story to lull you into drowsiness
• Lavender – long known for its soothing properties, a few drops of lavender oil on your pillow could be all you need

Happy dreams!

Article regards of South Coast Herald.