{"id":2573,"date":"2013-10-16T05:35:52","date_gmt":"2013-10-15T19:35:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.hypervibe.com\/?p=2573"},"modified":"2026-04-29T01:25:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T15:25:52","slug":"2-tips-to-get-the-sleep-your-body-craves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hypervibe.com\/au\/blog\/2-tips-to-get-the-sleep-your-body-craves\/","title":{"rendered":"2 Ways to Get the Rest Your Body Needs"},"content":{"rendered":"

img:\u00a0ElTico68<\/em><\/p>\n

Not getting enough sleep? You\u2019re not alone. Many people don\u2019t get as much sleep as they\u2019d like. Whether you have too much to do, or you just can\u2019t seem to shut your brain off, here are some tips for better sleep and why it matters.<\/p>\n

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flickr image: Dennis Wong”<\/em><\/p>\n

Kick everyone out of your bedroom.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Take this short quiz:<\/em>
\nWhat do you do in your bedroom?<\/p>\n

a) Sleep
\nb) Exercise
\nc) Work
\nd) Watch TV
\ne) Chores
\nf) Use a mobile device\u2014smartphone, tablet, laptop, etc.<\/p>\n

If you answered anything besides \u2018a\u2019, you could be sabotaging your sleep. Studies show that using your bedroom for anything besides sleep and, ahem, other nocturnal activities teaches your mind that the bedroom is a place for thinking and doing.<\/p>\n

You don\u2019t want that.<\/p>\n

You want your mind to think bedroom = sleep.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Otherwise, when you\u2019re lying in bed at night, you\u2019ll be thinking of all the things you could be doing, instead of, well, sleeping.<\/p>\n

Have you ever been lying in bed, about to fall asleep, when you have an idea that is so amazing, you have to get up and write it down?<\/p>\n

When it happens occasionally, it\u2019s probably due to your brain accessing the subconscious and making connections you might not have made when you were completely awake. But if it happens a lot, you may want to consider if maybe you\u2019ve taught your mind to think<\/strong> when it should be sleeping.<\/p>\n

To retrain your brain<\/strong>, quit working\/exercising\/watching TV\/etc. in your bedroom. It sounds hard, especially when you carry a smartphone around with you everywhere you go, but it\u2019s a crucial step in getting the sleep you need.<\/p>\n

Get on a routine.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Do you ever stop to think why we don\u2019t do the things now that were good for us when we were kids? Think about all the things the adults in your life told you when you were growing up.<\/p>\n

Stand up straight.
\nEat your veggies.
\nBrush and floss.
\nTake a nap.
\nPlay nice.<\/p>\n

Most parents develop a bedtime routine with their children. But as we get older many of us let bedtime routines slide, or are so busy, we\u2019re lucky if we get our teeth brushed before we fall, exhausted, into bed.<\/p>\n

But a bedtime routine, done the same way every night, is a great way to wind down and send your body the message that it\u2019s time to get sleepy.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re not talking just a bare-bones must-do list here, but a relaxing, comforting ritual that you enjoy. It should be non-stimulating\u2014no action movies or intense workouts here\u2014and should be done at the same time every night, even on weekends.<\/p>\n

Here are some ideas:<\/em><\/p>\n

10-15 minutes of gentle stretching or yoga
\nSip some calming chamomile tea, or warm almond milk with honey
\nMassage tension out of muscles\u2014try a vibration machine on low frequencies
\nWrite in a journal or tell a friend about your day
\nTake a hot bath
\nRock in a rocker or porch swing<\/p>\n

If the thought of tossing all your electronics out of your bedroom and starting a nightly routine seems overwhelming, don\u2019t despair. Even implementing just one of these tips will greatly improve your sleep, provided you are consistent.<\/p>\n

If you aren\u2019t getting enough quality sleep, your health and quality of life suffer, and when you suffer, you aren\u2019t able to do all the great things you\u2019re in this world to do, so take a little time to prepare for the sleep of your life.<\/p>\n

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