Get to Sleep – Here’s How

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Be realistic. Rather than worrying about what you want to do match your expectations with what can actually be done.

Create a pre-sleep ritual. Ideally, nights should be as relaxing as possible, but try telling this to a working mom who needs to get a million things done.

Wind down for the night at least 30 to 60 minutes before bed.

Exercise early in the day.

Avoid drinking large amounts of fluid late in the day. A full bladder doesn’t make for a good nights sleep.

Cut down on alcohol. Alcohol might help you get to sleep, but it results in shallow and disturbed sleep, abnormal dream periods, and frequent early morning awakening.

Check your iron level. Iron deficient women tend to have more problems sleeping, so if your blood is iron poor, a supplement might help your health and your ability to sleep.

Change your lifestyle expectations. According to a poll by the American Psychological Association, 4 of the top 10 stressors we experience are related to money. Do with less, be healthy and be happy.

A good sleep environment can help:

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