Gavin Edinger

From Better Sleep To Less Anxiety Gavin Edinger

Many people experience short-term insomnia. This common sleep disorder can make it difficult to fall asleep and stay asleep until it's time to wake up.

If you are suffering from insomnia, there are many steps you can take to change your behaviors and lifestyle to help you get to sleep. Here are some tips for beating insomnia starting today:
-Wake up at the same time each day
-Eliminate alcohol and stimulants like nicotine and caffeine
-Limit naps
-Exercise regularly
-Limit activities in bed
-Do not eat or drink right before going to bed
-Make your sleeping environment comfortable
-Get all your worrying over with before you go to bed
-Reduce stress
-Consider participating in cognitive therapy
Some effective insomnia meditations
-Cognitive Shuffling
-Sa Ta Na Ma (Mantra)
-I Am Calm, I Am Light (Mantra)
-Talk Yourself To Sleep
-Mindfulness Meditation Body Scan
-Whatever Meditation Suits You Best