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10. The Old Tried and True
This is an old wives’ tale, but it actually works! Drink a glass of warm milk. Milk contains an amino acid called tryptophan that will help you to fall asleep soon after you drink it. If warm milk sounds disgusting, try adding a few drops of vanilla.
11. Try Soaking Your Head
Ok, you should soak all of you. Relaxing in a warm bath (not too hot) can help to soothe both body and mind. Don’t try a shower — this will only wake you up. Try adding a few candles and maybe even some calming music. Think sleepy thoughts and you might find yourself drifting off to sleep before you know it.
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12. Try Deep Breathing
Lie in bed and try some deep breathing exercises. These simple exercises relax the body and can lull the mind into sleep. Take a deep breath in to a count of four, and then exhale completely to a count of four. Repeat this until you feel comfortable counting to six. You should find that you have fallen asleep within 10 minutes.
Also, try your best to keep a bedtime routine. Go to bed at the same time, get up at the same time, drink a cup of tea or take a bath, any type of signal that will tell your body that it is time to unwind and go to bed. Sweet dreams!
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Marc Chatow
Aug 19, 2015 at 12:03 am
Seems like I can easily fall asleep watching TV on the couch in the living room, but then when I tranisition to the bedroom to sleep, I can’t “re-fall” asleep! 🙁