Struggling with insomnia can feel like being stuck in a very frustrating cycle. The more you try to sleep, the harder it becomes. And whether it's trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up too early, poor sleep affects nearly every aspect of your life, from your mood and focus to your physical health.
Let's take a look at some of the things that you can do for insomnia to help you to calm your mind and prepare your body for rest.
Establish a calm bedtime routine. One of the most effective ways that you can beat insomnia is to create a routine that is predictable enough that your body recognises it. This helps to signal to your brain that it's time to wind down. An hour before bed, start moving away from stimulating activities like work, TV or social media.It stays focused on calming rituals such as reading a book, taking a bath or journaling. It's a quiet transition that helps to lower your cortisol levels and prepares your nervous system for rest.
Support your body naturally. For some people, making lifestyle changes isn't quite enough, and that's where natural sleep aids can help. Products like CBD sleep gummies may offer gentle support by helping calm the nervous system, ease those racing thoughts, and promote a sense of relaxation. Unlike over the counter sleep medications, CBD based products tend to be non habit forming and may support the body's natural sleep rhythms. You should just be sure to make sure that you take high quality gummies and consult your healthcare provider if you're on other medications or have any health concerns.
Create a sleep friendly routine. Your bedroom needs to be optimised for sleep. If it's not, it can be harder to fall and stay asleep. Keep the room cool, eliminate any noise distractions using a fan or white noise machine, and make sure that your mattress and pillow supports your body comfortably. Your bedroom should be a space reserved primarily for sleep and rest. A peaceful environment can dramatically reduce the simulation that keeps you awake.
Limit stimulants and screen time. Caffeine, alcohol and late night screen use are all the enemies of restful sleep. Avoid caffeine after early afternoon and while alcohol may make you drowsy at first, it can disrupt your natural sleep cycle and cause you to wake in the middle of the night. Similarly, the blue light from phones, laptops and TV's suppresses melatonin, the hormone responsible for regulating. Try putting your screens away at least an hour before bed and instead engaging, calming activities that help your mind to wind down.
Insomnia isn't something that you have to live with. All you have to do is adjust your environment, your routine, and your habits and consider the gentle sleep supports out there that can help you. This gives yourself the best chance for restful, restorative sleep. The smaller changes can lead to big improvements, so give yourself the chance to do it.