If they did a movie about my life the last few years, it might be called Sleepless in Austin. Which is really weird because I used to be able to sleep VERY soundly.
I rarely get more than 5 hours sleep a night…even when I’m actually in bed trying to sleep for 8 hours.
I’ve kicked everyone and everything out of the bedroom, turned off the monitor and still I can’t sleep.
It’s horrible. It’s affected my focus, my energy and my mood!
Here are a few things that I have done to try and help me get to sleep.
5 Tips to Help You Fall Asleep
1. Block Outside Noise – In our room, I use a fan. I’ve slept with a fan in my room since college. When we travel I use an app that makes the same noise if we’re not in a hotel room that makes enough noise. I got Maddi an awesome white noise machine since the boys are usually playing right outside her room. I’m thinking of getting myself one too.
2. Cut Caffeine by 4pm – Personally this is a hard one. I’m tired so I drink coffee in the morning. I’m still tired, so I switch to tea in the afternoon. I can’t sleep because I’ve had too much caffeine and the cycle starts again the next day. But when I make an effort to really curb the caffeine by 4pm, I definitely have an easier time falling asleep.
3. Read a Book – I LOVE to read and I listen to many, many books, but if I actually find time to sit down and read…I fall right asleep. Works every time! And try to use a real book – the light from your tablet could be contributing to your lack of sleep.
4. Keep the Room Cold & Dark – I love to sleep with a big downy comforter, but in the summer in TX that’s not really such a great idea. I always turn the thermostat down at night to make it as cool as possible (without freezing the children or breaking the A/C). I also try to block out all the light. I have black out curtains on all the kids’ windows.
5. Try an All Natural Sleep-Aid – If all else fails, try a natural sleep-aid to help get you back on track. One I like is Glysonna. Glysonna is an all natural, drug-free sleep aid that helps you to fall asleep by triggering relaxation, sustaining sleep and initiating the natural sleep process.
What do you do to help on sleepless nights?
Disclosure: I received a complimentary bottle of Glysonna to facilitate this review, but all opinions are 100% my own.