When You Run Out of Sheep to Count

There are few things more satisfying than a good nights sleep but for many people it's a difficult thing to get. Part of the problem is that your daily routine or life style choices play a big part in whether you can get to sleep easily and stay that way all night. Obviously there are many pharmaceutical aids that will help you get to sleep but doing it all natural is always the best way to go.First thing is first, if you like to stay up all night and sleep all day, you are starting off on the wrong foot right away. Your body has a fantastic internal clock which regulates itself based on sunlight and darkness. Based on that alone, sleeping all day is gonna hurt you in the long term. If you do wake up in the morning like most people, get yourself some sunlight by rolling out of bed and getting those blinds open. It also helps to spend some time outside. Unless you are a vampire, try not to avoid the sun.Regular exercise and staying active has many health benefits and one of them is falling asleep at bed time. People who do physical labor all day know that when you hit the bed at night, it feels good and your body is ready for sleep. If you sit at a desk all day and your biggest activity is getting up for a snack, you may find yourself having some trouble falling asleep. Try to find time for a little exercise, most experts recommend 30 minutes but you don't have to kill yourself, break it up into segments and take a brisk walk or get in a little bike ride, but try to do it early in the day. Exercise is a stimulant and doing it before you go to bed will not help you fall asleep.Bad habits will also hinder your sleeping and the big ones on that list include smoking and drinking. A common misconception is that drinking before bed will help you get a good night sleep but the reality is it will reduce the quality of sleep. You may find yourself falling asleep right away when drunk but the alcohol will cause you to wake up during the night and you may find yourself unable to fall back asleep or feeling terrible in the morning instead of well rested.A good solid sleep is vital but often neglected, so if you are one of the many who get less rest than they should, take a look at your life and start making some changes. For more sleeping tips check out RX Direct Health.