Those who are having difficulty sleeping may try the following:
- Figure out if there’s something that’s bothering you. Is it an upcoming deadline? Is it a personal, business or career problem? If there is, now you know what it’s causing you and you have to figure out how to control it. Deng Xiao Peng was once quoted by another leader that one of the secrets to his longevity is that he never worries about anything. Worrying will just hurt you and will never make your problems go away. So, it’s a lot better to just stop worrying. The solution will come but never through worrying.
- Learn some breathing techniques that help you relax. Whenever I feel tensed, I use a martial arts technique of inhaling deeply (6 seconds), holding the air (6 seconds) and slowly releasing the air (again, 6 seconds). Repeat the procedure until you’re fine.
- Exercise, most especially at night, one or two hours before going to bed. The workout will not only tire you but also take your mind away from your current thoughts. I tried playing late afternoon (and night) golf and it worked. My concentration was in the game for four hours and I forgot my problems. My tired muscles also helped in making me sleep easily.
- I also try to cool myself outdoors and as soon as I felt well relaxed, I proceed to my room and sleep comes easily.
- Massage: Ohlala! Massage sooths and relaxes my tensed and tired muscles and falling asleep becomes so natural after a session.
- Try ANY OF the following:
- Chamomile Tea: This is the best for me. It’s delicious, non caffeinated and makes me so calm at night. I usually take it an hour before bedtime. A friend who has insomnia swears to its benefits. Oh I almost forgot, my also likes it. In addition, I the tea is refreshing and non drowsy when taken during the day. But at night, Wow!
- Melatonin: It’s a natural sleeping formula. Ask your doctor for the right dosage.
- Benadryl: Check Wikipedia for the type of Benadryl in your country. I just found out that in some countries, the formula is not the type that makes people sleepy. Again, ask for a doctor’s prescription.
Good luck!
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