Are you getting a good night sleep?

Most of us are going through life transitions for many different (and for some the same) reasons. COVID, of course, continues to be a wild card in all our lives.  For others, you may be contemplating retirement, or forced into it! Relationship changes, be it spousal, friends, or other family members are inevitable as we age and move through life phases (leaving home, coming back, needing more space, needing less, adding to your household as parents age or even as you bring in a new pet as a loyal, friendly companion. The clock ticks and changes happen. Are you losing sleep over the changes in your life? Let's chat about some ways to help you sleep better.

Our cat, Woodstock. No sleep problems for her!

Your environment for sleeping MUST be conducive to getting a good night rest. How do you make that happen? Don't underestimate the details: great bedding, clean air, bedtime rituals, your health - in no order of importance! It may take a bit of change in all these areas to help you sleep more soundly. Everyone needs differing amounts of sleep to ensure they have energy and a positive attitude to tackle their day. If you are under the age of 14, you need a lot!  The rest of us need about 8. This is according to the National Sleep Foundation.

How do you help yourself get the required amount of sleep you need? Let's start with bedding material. This is a chart with an overview of the quality of various materials used in bedding by Prudentreviews.com. Click on it to see all the pros and cons to help you choose the right bedding for you.

Another thing to consider is the quality of the air in your home, especially where you sleep. Consumer reports has an article that can help you decide if an air purifier is for you.

Aromatherapy, the practice of using scents for medicinal purposes, is shown to promote deeper sleep and reduce fatigue. Fragrancex has an article on 15 scents to help you sleep better.

What do you do an hour or two before you go to bed? It can make a big difference to the quality of sleep and the quickness with which you get there. Helpguide.org has some insights and a list of several actions you can take to improve your chances of a good night sleep.

Finally, your health plays a big role in how much sleep you get and its quality. You know this, of course. All the above ideas can help, but if you are not healthy it could be an uphill battle. When you can do things that are in your control, don't hesitate. This is definitely not an exhaustive list of things to consider:

• Snoring - See this article by the National Sleep Foundation - https://www.sleepfoundation.org/snoring
• Overweight - There's so much to google on this. I'm working on the Bright Line Eating plan, personally. Get your doctor's approval for any diet plan.
• Adding supplements - The Mayo Clinic has some precautions regarding supplements, but this article may help: 

                        https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/sleep-aids/art-20047860

I wish you a healthy sleep tonight and every night! 
Add a comment if you have a sure-fire way to help you get to sleep.

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