Falling asleep quickly at night actually starts when you wake up in the morning. Here are 5 simple steps to help you stop scrolling and start sleeping:
1. Tire Yourself Physically for 30 Minutes
Do any activity that makes you sweat — gym, yoga, jogging, dancing, fast walking, or climbing stairs in your building/office. You can also do household chores or work on laptop while standing.
2. Take Magnesium Supplements
Magnesium helps activate your body’s “rest and relax” system, making it easier to sleep. I take one capsule of 220 mg Magnesium Glycinate Chelate one after lunch and one post dinner. Always check the dosage and frequency with your doctor first.
3. Set Your Sleep Space
Switch off those glaring lights. Use a warm white light (around 6 watts), and an alarm clock instead of your phone. Keep your phone and laptop out of reach like locked in cupboard or outside bedroom .
4. Get in Bed an Hour Before
Get into bed at least an hour before you want to sleep with something to read — a book, magazine, newspaper, or manual. Reading calms your mind and slowly drifts you to the sleep world.
5. Deep Inhale and exhale
If you still haven’t fallen asleep, spend 5 minutes lying down and taking slow, deep breaths. Feel each breath as it passes through the space between your nostrils and lips. This simple practice instantly calms your nervous system and helps you relax.
Follow this for at least a week and share your experience in the comments and if you faced any challenge.
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