Scientists have discovered a revolutionary new treatment that makes you live longer.  It enhances your memory and makes you more creative.  It makes you look more attractive.  It keeps you slim and lowers food cravings.  It protects you from cancer and dementia.  It wards off colds and the flu.  It lowers your risk of heart attacks and stroke, not to mention diabetes.  You’ll even be happier, less depressed and less anxious.  Are you interested?

Ifso the treatment, according to proven scientific research carried out by Dr Matthew Walker, is to sleep!  In today’s busy world many people have developed bad habits that impacts upon their sleep detrimentally.  Sleep impacts upon all aspects of life so I thought I would share with you 10 top tips to help you sleep more soundly:-

1.     Establish a consistent sleep schedule

Keeping consistent times for going to and getting up from bed regulates your body’s internal clock which helps you to fall asleep, get up naturally and allows your body to heal itself. Sleeping more at weekends cannot make up for any lost sleep during the week!

2.     Switch off all electronic gadgets one hour before your bed time

All gadgets (computers, phones, tablets etc) emit a blue light which effectively interferes with your body producing the sleep hormone melatonin.  Instead do something which you find relaxing (reading a book, taking a shower/bath, listening to calming music, self-hypnosis, meditation etc).

3.     Make your bedroom a cosy space just for sleeping and imtimacy

Remove any clutter and make your space really calming.

4.     Avoid or reduce caffeine

Any caffeine you consume after lunch time will still be in your system at bedtime so reducing your caffeine, especially from midday can help to significantly improve your sleep!

5.     Be physically active – consistently

Whatever your physical ability keeping a daily activity routine (e.g. going for a walk / gym etc) will help keep your body’s internal clock regulated.

6.     Be present in all activities

Whatever you are doing use all of your senses to keep your mind in the present moment.  When your mind is in the present moment you cannot be anxious as that is in the future.

7.     Eat meals at consistent times and avoid late snacking or eating

Eating late can lead to indigestion and also prevents the body from healing during the sleep state as it is busy digesting food.

8.     Avoid or reduce your alcohol intake

Having a few drinks may feel like it’s helping you to relax but it robs you of much needed healing and sleep.  Consider what else you can do to relax and reduce it gradually by replacing it with a healthier option.  If you feel the need to drink often ask yourself why and consider seeking help to address the underlying cause.

9.      Keep afternoon snoozes short

If you feel the need to nap in the afternoon ensure it is before 3pm and make it short (max 30 mins and use an alarm to wake you).

10.  Snuggle down positively

Before going to bed you may wish to write down anything on your mind. As you snuggle down have the intention of sleeping well, allow any unhelpful thoughts to drift away to the universe, take 10 really deep breaths (breathing in through your nose and out through your mouth) noticing how your body feels.  Think about happy memories, positive things or listen to calming music/hypnosis/meditation.

As a gift I am offering you the chance to listen to my ‘Relaxation and Letting go of worries” hypnosis recording” free of charge taking you to a place in your mind where you can relax, heal and energise.  To access it simply visit my website https://www.hypnotherapyandhealing.co.uk/shop/ and use the coupon code ‘Clients’. If you would like to arrange a time to chat further to find out how I can help you even more just get in touch now.

Love and Light

Lisa