5 Tips & 5 Giveaways to Improve Your Sleep

I have a hard time going to sleep, I am an incredibly restless sleeper, and I have a hard time waking up in the morning. I have tried all your suggestions, and I have tried everything else I can think about. In general, I have a hard time relaxing...even throughout the day. I'm still on the search for the answer to my problems. Maybe one day I'll figure it out!

I find making a list of all the things i got done during the day and then a list of the things I need to do the next day helps relax by letting me see what i have accomplished and then not having to worry all night that i might forget something i need to do the next day. then I think about at least one thing good I did that day even if it was as simple as making a favorite dish for dinner or or making sure i said thank you whenever it was needed that day

My baby is now 3 months old and sleep is hard to come by, getting up every 4 hours to feed him. I keep a humidifier running in my room. Not only does this keep my sinuses clear, it also has a steady hum that helps put me back to sleep.

I have had years of managing my sleep as I tend to be a very light sleeper. I use an air purifier next to my bed because it provides the perfect white noise. If my husband is snoring or coughing, I just turn it up! I have also discovered that my pillow needs have changed over the years. Currently I use a memory foam pillow that is concave in the center. It does really help to sleep in a cool room. I have no problem with this in the winter, but it is too expensive to keep my house/room cool enough in the Texas summer.

I recommend taking a bath and reading before going to sleep if you have trouble falling asleep like me! But make sure the water is not too hot, I' have found that it stimulates me and wakes me up if the water is too hot. Also I leave a fan on to drown out noises because I am a light sleeper.

I enjoy sleep but I find it hard to get a good sleep. I try to get 8hrs a night. I like to warm up my bed with a heated blanket. I turn on the blanket while brushing my teeth, etc. Then I jump in to a nice warm bed.

Anything that helps me sleep is a blessing. I have found that turning off the computer and tv approximatelt 30 min before bed seems to help a bit. That also helps to get me in the right frame of mind for the day ahead.

Try a kettlebell workout! If you haven't seen a kettlebell, here's a little info: it's a dumbbell shaped like a kettle. The idea of the shape is to engage your core in every move while you use this weight. It burns a phenomenal 20 calories per MINUTE! I'm in my late 40's and in moderate shape. When i workout with this thing, i ALWAYS get a good night's sleep! Sleep tight!

What I do to get a good's night sleep is start to wind everyone down. I dim the lights which helps the kids settle down. I run a warm bath and use calming scents like lavender and chamomile. Then I get all my kids tucked in and read to them until they fall asleep which is like 10 minutes after their bathes. Then after they are sleep, I take a nice long hot shower and my body relaxes. About 15 minutes after that, I'm fast asleep!

Sleeping is very hard for me. I have 3 kids and more than likely one of them will wake me up during the night. I am luck to get 5 hours of sleep every night. Falling asleep is hard as well. What helps me to relax before I go to sleep is sewing or watching a movie by myself while everyone else is asleep. Just having my alone time helps me sleep.

DOING A NICE LONG STRETCH BEFORE BED ALWASY GETS ME RELAXED

I found this product in the natural food section called calms, its all natural and really helps you easily fall asleep and wake up rested!

Chamomile tea and a good book work fantastic!!! I'm out within 30 minutes and stay that way until my alarm goes off :)

Don't have a TV in your bedroom or read in bed. This way your brain knows exactly what you are doing when you lay down to go to sleep. We watch TV or read in the living room before going to bed. I never have trouble falling asleep. I usually fall asleep within a minute or two after laying down. Although it doesn't hurt that I have 3 kids and am exhausted by the time I get to bed :)

I'm sorry, but this advice is awful. Sometimes sleeping poorly isn't a sign of emotional or environmental factors; it's a sign that something's physically wrong. I spent most of my life trying to follow advice like this to the best of my ability, but nothing worked. Years passed until I reached my breaking point and went to the doctor. Turns out I have a neurological/sleep disorder that went undiagnosed for years and that the advice I followed did nothing but prevent me from seeking real help. That said, please at least supplement this post with some advice about going to the doctor if your sleepless nights persist. It's the responsible thing to do.