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It’s a good idea to avoid caffeine, alcohol and sugary drinks before bed.
But drinking one of the many relaxing herbal teas is a good way to spend some quiet time, perhaps whilst reading or listening to music.
If you find yourself hungry at night it’s ok to have a light snack before bed.
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It’s fine to relax with a good book in bed. Many people find that this in itself helps them sleep.
Write down your worries and points you need to remember for the next day, before going to bed.
In a survey of 2000 readers of this website, 58% said they couldn’t fall asleep because of their busy minds. Another 24% similarly said it was worry, stress or anxiety keeping them up.
It’s up to you to decide how long your routine will be, based on the amount of time you feel it takes you to relax.
It takes many people between 20 and 30 minutes to fall asleep. So if you’re still awake after half an hour, it could be that you’re just not ready to sleep yet.
Whilst it’s important to avoid screens, listening to music before bed is a great idea. Preferably not music which is too exciting or emotional though.
The ideal bedroom temperature for sleeping is between 60 and 67 degrees Fahrenheit (15.5 and 19.4 degrees Celsius). Note that it’s higher for babies and toddlers.
If you live with others, why not spend some time before bed talking or playing a quiet game?
Prayer, yoga, meditation
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