Do You Count Stars at Night? 8 Awesome Ways to Beat Insomnia
5. Cut down on caffeine and alcohol
Caffeine and alcohol are two things to avoid if you have a sleeping problem. Caffeine arouses the nerves in your body and makes you more alert, thus making falling asleep more difficult. It only keeps you more tired during the day and the following. A little alcohol may help you sleep but will also wake you up almost every 90 minutes thus making continued sleep go for a toss. Both caffeine and alcohol should be had in moderation and well beyond your sleep time as both result in fragmented sleep which will only aggravates your problem of insomnia.
6. Eat light before bedtime
Have a light dinner and have it at least an hour before going to bed. Too much food at night puts pressure on your digestive system which keeps the metabolism of your body running for a longer duration, thereby making falling asleep difficult. Having a light dinner will put less pressure on the digestive tract and keep your body calm, thereby making sleep easier.
7. Avoid smoking
Quit smoking immediately if you have trouble sleeping. Smoking raises the nicotine levels in your body which disrupts your sleep cycle. In fact, nicotine acts as a stimulant which causes insomnia.
8. Avoid strenuous activity before sleeping
Do not indulge in any physically strenuous activity before sleeping. Watch some television, listen to some music or go for a walk for a few minutes. You may even take a hot bath or read a book for some time as they help inducing sleep quickly.
