Do you feel that spring in your step?

Or are you feeling – sleepy, fatigued, irritable and finding it hard to concentrate or remember things?

If so, then maybe you didn’t sleep so sombrely over the the winter months of hibernation as you hoped.

4- TO SLEEP TIGHT REMOVE THE BLUE LIGHT:
Don’t use cellphones, computers or watch TV before bed. Their blue light is particularly bad and can make it harder to fall asleep. Shut down bright screens 2 hours before bedtime to get your body ready for sleep. Set your cellphone to a night mode screen or wear blue blocking glasses that feature tinted lenses with anti-glare protection and help to limit your exposure to blue light.

5- MAKE A WORRY LESS LIST:
If you tend to lie awake and worry about things, make a to-do list before you go to bed. This may help you put your concerns aside for the night. Keep a pen and note pad close by if you wake up worrying. Write it down to remove it from your mind.

6- BUSY MIND, FOCUS ON YOUR BREATH:
If your monkey mind is swinging out of control, try this 5-2-7 breathing exercise;
– Inhale – count to 5
– Hold breath – count to 2
– Exhale – count to 7
– Repeat.
To add more focus, place one hand on your abdomen and the other on your chest. Be mindful feeling every breath going in and out. If your mind wanders, acknowledge the thought, let it pass, and re-focus on your counting, breath and body.

7- WHOLE BODY HEALING:
In our modern world, stress is a factor in the development of most illnesses and diseases. Stress weakens the immune system, making the body more susceptible to illness. Holistic therapies like Massage Therapy, Acupuncture and Manual Osteopath can help. These treatments focus on healing your body as a whole and help bring back balance by correcting the negative factors involved in the disease process: such as congestion, inflammation and tension.

Sleep effects how we look, feel and perform on a daily basis, and can have a major impact on our overall quality of life. There is no hidden secret to a successful night’s sleep, but rather a combination of healthy habits that are the right fit for your lifestyle. We ultimately need to relax and reduce our stress. So take it easy and spoil yourself every night by making sleep a top health priority. It’s one of the most important things you can do for YOU.

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