Today’s Health Tip ~ 4 Tips For Better Sleep

Do You Have a Racing Mind

Can’t put that racing mind to bed? Whether it’s stopping you from quickly falling asleep or staying asleep, there’s no question an unsettled mind can be a major obstacle to slumber. . . .(1) Sleep doctors have been telling you for years to stop using smartphones, laptops, and tablets right before bed for good reason. Not only does the light from electronic screens mess up your melatonin production, which makes sleep physiologically harder to achieve, but smart devices can also heighten anxiety and worry if you’re reading stressful news on it. (2) Just as you schedule time to see friends or get a massage, do the same with your worries. Schedule 15 to 30 minutes a day,  at least one to two hours before bed, to write down those worries. In addition, create at least one action item you can do to help deal with the issue. (3) At least 30 minutes before you go to bed, start your preparations and then do something relaxing like listening to music or reading. Keep it consistent, and you’ll train your body to expect sleep after that relaxation period. (4) Now that you’ve dumped your worries, replace the void where those negative thoughts once lived with positive ones by starting a gratitude journal,

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