Since the pandemic, the world has certainly changed how we live our everyday lives.

It has all affected us in many different ways, especially in our daily routines. One of its biggest reported impacts has been that on people’s sleep. We all know that sleep often becomes more elusive when we are anxious or stressed.

Many people are suffering from sleep issues for the first time in their lives:

  • Being awake for long periods of time
  • Unable to fall asleep at all because their mind won’t switch off
  • Wake up several times during the night
  • More intense and emotional dreams
  • Tired and groggy the next morning
  • Find it difficult to concentrate or function properly
  • Get irritated easily

 

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However, good sleep strategies will help you prepare for better quality sleep and limit the negative effects of poor sleep.

Try these FIVE hints for calmer and better sleep.

1. Limit news intake and avoid any screen time at least an hour before going to bed

Do something that will make you feel good before bed- reading a good book can boost your mood, or a podcast can help you relax.

2. Have structure to your day

As humans our brains and bodies love structure. Wake up, plan your day, exercise, eat and sleep at all similar times each day.

3. Focus on your breathing

Think about resting rather than sleeping. Follow your breathing by silently whispering the words ‘in’ and ‘out’ to encourage sleep.

4. Learn to relax

Relaxation can switch off the stress response, physically and mentally. Find something that works for yourself- mindfulness meditation, progressive muscle relaxation, deep breathing or a long hot bath.

5. If you can’t sleep- get out of bed

Your  bed should not be a battleground. Instead, try to enjoy the sensation of merely resting and recharging.

Hypnosis can help many forms of sleep issues and insomnia.

If you are not sleeping well, and traditional treatments are not working, hypnosis may be able to help you sleep the way you deserve.

Hypnosis uses different approaches to induce relaxation, such as focused attention, symptom control and guided imagery.

And, unlike sleep medications, hypnosis has no side effects, so it can be an aid for those who can’t or don’t want to take sleeping pills.

It can help overcome bedtime restlessness- ease the worry, tension and anxiety that prevent sleep- and can show the way to the deep, restorative sleep that we all need.

 

To get started, take action today and call Kristian on 07984441710 or use the contact page to book in your FREE discovery session.