Last Updated on October 22, 2018
Yup, it works like a charm! The act of setting an alarm as a routine and as a reminder to get out of the bed in the morning will help your brain to rush into sleeping.
So whenever you feel like you falling into the trap of Netflix binges, set an alarm quickly and prevent yourself from running late in the morning as usual and harassing the snooze button.
Plus, try to out your favorite song as an alarm ringtone, it will make you feel excited to wake up happy every time.
Try Meditation
Adding a little mindfulness to your night routine will not only help you clear your mind but also train it to avoid all distractions and focuses on only one thing: Peacefulness. Meditation is known to help many people overcome their sleep issues.
If your mind is racing too much while you are trying to fall asleep, play some meditation videos on YouTube and give it a try, truly.
Add lavender to your routine
According to a scientific research, lavender’s scent has been proven to help people with insomnia to relax and sleep. There are many ways to incorporate it into your sleep mask, pillows, and even your stuffed animals.
Or you can do what I do: lighting up candles with lavender scents, which creates a beautiful view, satisfies my nose, and keeps me relaxed. Otherwise, you could take a bath that is sponsored by lavender before you sleep.
Use Night Shift on your devices
This is one of my personal favorites because it doesn’t only help me sleep, but it also protects my eyes from being exposed to the blue light that can eventually cause headaches and eyestrain.
Night Shift is an app that could be found on both iOS and Android. With one click, it will automatically change the screen light from normal to orange, and it will decrease the amount of blue light that your eyes receive.
Keep an eye on the room temperature
According to experts, the room temperature plays a big role when it comes to sleep. So they suggested adjusting it to 60-67 degrees.
Here is the best solution: think of your room as a cave that is dark, cold, peaceful, and quiet, try to get as cozy as you could, then let the safety and the warmth embrace your whole body. Suddenly, you will start to fade away.
PS: don’t touch your phone, even if your eyes are wide awake!
Power down your devices
Our electronics are the main reason why we can’t fall asleep, whether it is the blue light with all of its bad effects or Netflix with all of its exciting series. However, experts say that staying away from all devices for 2-3 hours before bedtime is optimal.
But, let’s be real, who will stay that long far from them? Try only one hour. Turn off your TV and put your phone down to rest or charge. Instead, you can read a book, take a relaxing bath, or prepare for tomorrow (lunch, outfits, etc).
Not all of these hacks will work with every person because some people fall asleep when there is light in the room, and others prefer watching a movie to help them relax. In all cases, if you have a problem falling asleep, then trying these hacks won’t harm, and probably as much as they helped me, they hopefully will help you, too.
