If you’ve been having trouble sleeping recently, you’re not the only one. Most of us are still adjusting to a new routine of hardly ever leaving the house. The stress and anxiety from this current situation can make it difficult to get quality sleep. If you’ve been having trouble nodding off recently, these tips can help.
EXERCISE REGULARLY
A lot of us relied on our gyms and group classes to get regular exercise. It might not be ideal, but we can still stay active by doing at home workouts and virtual classes. According to the Mayo Clinic, regular exercise helps battle stress and results in better sleep. If your home workout routine gets serious, try our cold therapy cream after.
DON’T READ THE NEWS IN BED
While it’s important to stay aware of what is happening in the world, we don’t need to absorb this information right before we shut our eyes. If you read the news before falling asleep, you’re likely to consume information that will kick start your brain into high gear and keep you awake.
CONSUME LESS ALCOHOL
While there is nothing wrong with treating yourself to a drink in the evening, make sure you’re not consuming too much. Studies have shown that consuming alcohol before bed makes the quality of your sleep much lower and you’ll feel drowsy the next day.
FIND WAYS TO RELAX
When you go to bed feeling relaxed, you’re more likely to stay asleep throughout the night. Try taking a bath and reading a book before heading to bed. You can also put on some of our soothing CBD sleep lotion with lavender and melatonin. It will leave you feeling relaxed and ready for a good night’s sleep.
STICK TO A SCHEDULE
Working from home or maybe not working at all can make it hard to stick to a regular sleep schedule. You may have nothing to wake up early for, but resist the urge to keep watching T.V. and stay up late. Going to bed and waking up at the same time each day will help your brain know when to turn off at night.
