Sleep Hacks
Maybe you’ve got to wake up early for a trip tomorrow, or you’re trying to squeeze in a nap during a rare moment of peace and quiet.
Falling asleep when you’re not entirely sleepy is hard to do!
Here are some potent hacks that will have you falling asleep no matter how tired you are – or aren’t.
Stay away from lights
Stay away from lights, including TV and cell phones, for at least an hour before bed. Artificial light at night is confusing for your body, since we evolved to take our cues from the sun. Try giving your eyes some downtime and you’ll find you’re ready for bed before you know it.
Cool off your surroundings
Cool off your surroundings. Your body receives messages from your brain signaling it to cool down as part of getting tired. Help it out by cracking open a window or removing a layer of clothing.
Promote relaxation
Take up a task that promotes relaxation, and avoid last minute computer usage and snacking. Reading, meditating and progressive muscle relaxation are all fantastic ways to take your mind of wakeful topics and can be done anywhere.
Binaural beats
Listen to binaural beats, which are sound waves that put your brain into a meditative state of mind quickly, relaxing the listener and often inducing sleep. There are a number of apps available for both Android and iOS which makes them particularly useful for travelers.
Here are some more resources to help you:
