During times of stress, our health can be severely affected depending on how intense we are feeling by these external stressors. These events can alter our entire body including our appetites, energy levels, breathing quality and especially our sleeping patterns. So what can we do to stay calm during these stressful moments? One of the best things we can do for ourselves is to prepare for these inevitable moments and get a minimum of 7 hours of quality rest each night. If we feel rested, we’re less likely to be exhausted and apprehensive during the day so that we have the energy and clarity to resolve our problems. Here are 4 tips to help you achieve this restful sleep.

1. Write

Writing in a journal or notebook can get you in a positive frame of mind for sleep, and over time helps you change your whole frame of mind to a more positive, calm one. By writing a simple to do list, it will put your mind at ease over not forgetting anything or worrying about what pressing things need to be taken care of the following day.

2. Listen

Music can often soothe the savage beast… as in your mind and body. Music triggers an emotional response and as long the tunes are relaxing in nature, it can help you feel at ease right before bed.

3. Clean Up

Similar to our suggestion about writing a to-do list, cleaning up at the end of the day can leave you feeling less stressed for bedtime and the feeling of waking up to a clean house and slate can make your rest more peaceful.

4. Meditate

This has been used for centuries to relieve stress in the body and mind to creating inner peace. It’s a great technique to use before bedtime because it blends so naturally into sleep. You don’t have assume the legs crossed on the floor position either. Instead, lay in bed, close your eyes, and inhale slowing through your nose and exhale through your mouth.

A male lion sleeps up to 20 hours a day so what are you waiting for? Sweet dreams!

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