How To Get A Good Night's Sleep

It’s midnight, you’ve got to be up at the crack of dawn for work and you’re tossing and turning in bed, staring at the ceiling, unable to get to sleep. Sound familiar? It’s exhausting! Thankfully, there are a few things you can do to help turn a bad night’s sleep into a good one. From forming good habits to altering your breathing and indulging your senses with a hint of lavender, the following tips and tricks will help you to get a few more zzz’s.

Stick to a sleeping routine

The key to getting a good night’s sleep every night is to establish a sleeping routine. Going to bed and waking up at the same time every day (yes, even weekends) will help your body to adapt to a regular cycle, culling sleepless nights. It might take you a while to get used to the 7am Sunday wake-up, but your mind and body will love you for it in the long run – we promise.

Limit caffeine

While it’s a delicious pick-me-up, a late afternoon coffee can disrupt your sleep later that night. People handle caffeine differently, but as a general rule, it’s a good idea to limit your intake to the mornings. Post lunch, opt for a refreshing herbal tea – such as peppermint – instead.

Write everything down

Stress is the number one culprit for late night tossing and turning. If you’re up late worrying about work, your relationship or anything and everything that you’ve got to get done the next day – write it down. That way, it’s off your mind, but you’ll have a reminder ready in the morning. Keep a notepad and pen beside your bed for such nights.

Make a cuppa

Chamomile tea is brilliant for relaxing the muscles and soothing the mind. Sip a cup as you’re winding down for bed to get you in the mood to snooze. If you’re already under the covers and find your mind is racing, get out of bed and make yourself a cup. The ritual of steeping the tea bag and sipping on the warm liquid will help to lull you to sleep.

Try relaxation techniques

Tried all of the above, and still can’t get to sleep? Practice deep breathing – with at least three counts in and three counts out – as you lie in bed. Aim to fill your belly with breath. This will focus your mind, reduce stress and anxiety, and help you to fall asleep.

Indulge your senses

Lavender essential oil is a calming scent that has long been used to treat insomnia. It calms, restores and balances the body and mind. Dab a little on your pressure points and pillow to induce a good night’s sleep. We like In Essence Lavender Pure Essential Oil.

Do you ever use any of the above tips and tricks? What else do you do when you can’t get to sleep?

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71 Member Comments

BeautySwan88 27 Dec 2020 5:13 AM

I should drink less coffee.

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Petal 15 Sep 2015 11:02 AM

I've had a terrible time with my sleep for over a year. I don't have a problem falling asleep, but I keep on waking up. I have just bought some herbal tablets, but it's too early to feel any benefit.

Wittyusername 27 Jun 2015 5:45 PM

Circadin is a medication you can get prescribed that is your natural bodies hormone melatonin.

Shop A Everyday 11 May 2015 5:52 AM

Yes and stop at a certain time your chores/tasks, what has not been done will have to wait until tomorrow

Peace.Love.Empathy. 8 May 2015 1:08 PM

I'm going to focus on my breathing. Goodnight ladies xx

Sydneyswans910 8 May 2015 5:06 AM

I definitely agree with cutting caffeine - I used to drink green tea at night and wondered why I couldn't sleep!

Elefante 7 May 2015 4:40 AM

Chamomile tea is amazing!

Vi 5 May 2015 11:45 PM

Great tips. I haven't had trouble sleeping lately so I know I'm lucky.

olga692 5 May 2015 1:40 PM

Yeah yeah, tried them all & still get insomnia unfortunately : (

Miss_Lee 5 May 2015 11:22 AM

I am a terrible sleeper. Turning off screens 2 hours before bed is the best tip I've tried...but clearly I'm failing that right now.

aleksandra 5 May 2015 2:34 AM

I love chamomile tea, I have to try and limit how much I drink of it while at work since it is so relaxing!

Anita1502 4 May 2015 11:02 PM

Sleeeping routine helps but having a two year old kid doesn't! :( I am so tired and it is only 9 a.m.

TheDevineOne 4 May 2015 2:50 PM

I find meditation works the best when I just can't get to sleep. Failing that its sleeping pills for me.

Beautybabe140194 4 May 2015 1:42 PM

I find I switch of my devices to sleep

Zenna.X 4 May 2015 1:23 PM

need to get my hands on that tea!

Hayley644 4 May 2015 9:38 AM

Luckily I tend to fall asleep straight away.

Ajax 4 May 2015 8:27 AM

There is a yoga move where you lie flat on your back with your bum against the wall and your legs straight in the air against the wall. You do that for 5 minutes and focus on your breathing. It sounds stupid, but it works better than anything else I've tried!

Jenniqua 4 May 2015 6:52 AM

My nights are very sporadical, some nights I sleep like a log and others I might only get 2 or 3 hours. Great tips for me.

Neel8888 4 May 2015 6:20 AM

I used to not be able to sleep until a year ago.. Now I just fall to sleep within minutes of going to bed.. No idea what changed but I'm happy!

TheUglyDuckling 4 May 2015 2:54 AM

I recently invested in the Perfect Potion Sweet Dreams Pillow Mist; the best idea ever to help me drift off to sleep.

Natalie123 4 May 2015 2:15 AM

ohhhh I just need to get into bed earlier so i can try to relax before i sleep.... then either way i still strugglt to wake up in the morning!! lol

Rebel 4 May 2015 12:08 AM

I've tried these, and have found some of them to work sometimes. I've learned not to fight my insomnia. I've reasons great books and seen some great movies.

lynx 3 May 2015 9:26 PM

There's no point for me having a cup of tea just before I go to sleep, because I wake up within a couple of hours to go to the toilet and then can't get back to sleep. Some nights there is nothing that will get me to sleep, but then a few nights later I am so exhausted from having no sleep that I end up sleeping through a night. Yay!

Summary 3 May 2015 12:26 PM

Interesting article

ray_jay 3 May 2015 11:12 AM

Love the look of the oil

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