The following self-hypnosis technique will help you to relax your mind and body in preparation for a good night’s restful sleep. When you use self-hypnosis or you meditate you allow your mind to rest and recuperate. This technique is slightly longer than the others you might have seen but it will help you reach even deeper levels of mental and physical relaxation. It will also work wonders in calming your mind and alleviating stress. If you are constantly going over problems in your mind, your thinking and judgment becomes clouded. This technique helps free you from these problems. Once you get used to it you will be amazed at how good you will feel in the morning.

There are lots of foods that you can eat to help you sleep.  Cottage sheese, natural yoghurt, bananas and dates are all great for later in the day because they are high in an amino acid called tryptophan.  This chemical stimulates the body’s production of serotonin, which makes you drowsy.  Avacado and turkey also fall into this category and are both great ingredients for a supper time sandwhich.

Sleep only as much as you need to feel well rested during the following day. Over sleeping can cause delayed sleep onset the following night.

Go to bed at the same time including days off work and get up at the same time – our sleep-wake cycle is regulated by a biological 24 hour clock in our brain and regular sleeping and waking times strengthen it’s function.

Establish a relaxing bedtime routine, such as soaking in a warm bath, reading a book or listening to soothing music. This will help calm the mind and relax the body, helping you to fall asleep more easily.

Do you, or your partner, have a problem sleeping?  Unable to get to sleep,  or have a problem staying asleep? Waking up too early or waking up feeling un-refreshed and tired in the morning?