Ahh! Sweet Peaceful Sleep….

Some tips for a good nights rest.

• Go to bed and — importantly — get up at the same time every day, even on weekends. Your brain depends on consistent signals to fall asleep and wake up. Learn to practice basic sleep hygiene. In addition to keeping a consistent schedule, this means using the bedroom for sleep and sex, but not for doing your bills or watching TV.

• Keep a sleep diary. Use it to explore negative thoughts such as: “What am I worried about?  ”How do I feel?”   Ask yourself why, whether you are avoiding anything. Try to replace these with more positive — and realistic — sentiments like: “If I awaken earlier, I’ll have time for a walk before work.”

• Get regular exercise. Research has shown that while you may feel tired immediately after exercising, over the course of the day people who exercise actually have more energy. Exercising in the evening may interfere with your sleep. A good rule is to avoid exercise within two hours of bedtime.

One thing that I have found from experience is having a clear conscience really helps a lot.  Don’t go to bed angry with your spouse or your children.  Don’t take your arguments in the bedroom.  Say your prayers.  A thankful heart will help you rest better…..and thats the truth.