Here are a few hacks for getting a better night's sleep. We all know how hard it is to function during a tough day at work without getting enough sleep the night before. A foundation of good health is a good night's sleep, so check out these quick and simple sleeping tricks and see what may work for you.
The first hack for sleeping better is to eat almonds about an hour before bed and that is because they are high in tryptophan and magnesium which helps to relax your muscles and nerves which means that you will be able to fall asleep quicker.
The second hack is to make sure you are sleeping in a cool room close to 65 degrees Fahrenheit that way your body is not disturbed by heat. Most people can't sleep when it's even a little hot, so keep it at a cool and crisp 65 to help you sleep.
My third hack is making some golden milk - all you need for this is two cups of almonds, a teaspoon of turmeric and a pinch of cinnamon, maybe stevia if you want to sweeten it. Mix that together in a mug then microwave, or you can heat it on the stove. It's just a great way to help you fall asleep because it's warm and it's like milk - it's kind of comforting but also it really helps you sleep.
The fourth hack is to stay away from your phone, but also put your phone on airplane mode. Even though your phone is down it is still receiving messages updates and things like that - so it on airplane mode while you're sleeping and you will definitely get a better night's rest.
My fifth hack is to spray something with lavender or an essential oil that's calming. Spray over the sheets and pillows before you go to bed and just to have that great aroma on your pillow will help your senses your nerves.
Hack number six is a quick and simple yoga pose that's going to help with sleep. All you have to do is lay with your back down and your feet up. You can do this against a wall, or propping feet with pillows. After about five to ten minutes and you will feel a little drowsy and you'll be able to sleep a lot better.
Hack number seven is putting on socks. It can actually help keep your feet warm, and when your feet are warm you're more likely to fall asleep.
Hack number eight is a simple breathing technique - inhale four counts, hold it for seven counts, and then exhale for eight counts. This technique releases excess carbon dioxide from your body which will create a sort of natural tranquilizer effect and allow you to fall asleep a lot quicker.
Finally, take a cold shower before going to bed. This might seem counterintuitive because it would seem a hot shower that's comforting would make you more sleepy. Actually, the cold shower triggers your brain's sleep signal - telling your body that is time to go to bed.
I hope at some of these hacks for 2019 help you sleep better and feel more energized for the challenges ahead.