Insomnia

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INSOMNIA

When everyone else in the house is asleep, do you find y ourself taking a sheep census? Or watching I love lucky returns? Or folding laundry to wear yourself out? If you're like most people with insomnia, you'll do just about anything to get a few good Zzzs.

Can't sleep? Read this

Turn the clock to the wall

Staring at the clock makes you more tense about getting back to sleep. Instead of checking the time, concentrate on restful thoughts.

Dial into your comfort zone

Make sure that your bedroom isn't too hot or cold. Many people sleep bet in a cool room so turn down the thermostat when you turn out the lights.

Get out of bed

If you haven't gone to sleep after 20 minutes, you could try to head for another room and do something dull. If you distract your brain with something boring and stop fretting over your wakefulness, you'll nod off.

AND TOMORROW....

Take a morning walk outside

Light exposure during the day helps keep your body clock regulated. An early morning walk in the day-light upon rising will help promote sleep at night.

Set a daytime worry hour

Set a concrete time for worrying during the day. Be very focused about it: List each worry in writing with a plan for handling each one. When a worry wakes you, tell yourself that you have it covered and go back to sleep.

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