TIPS TO GET A BETTER NIGHT'S SLEEP

Today am give you more tips to having a sweet night dream 

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1. Feed the Pets
In order to get a good night’s sleep, you not only need to care for yourself, but other in your household. Before or during your nightly routine, take care of the pets in the family. Give the cat his scoop of food, put a carrot in the guinea pig cage and add a sprinkle of food for the goldfish. Keep everybody from having cravings for a midnight snack – and waking you up in order to get it.

2. Let the Pets Out
Just as you need to keep the pet’s bellies full, make sure their
bladders are empty too. Let the dog outside right before you crawl under the covers. If he has a late night potty urge, the whining will get you out of bed in a hurry. Avoid the pit call, push them out the door a little early and have a good night’s sleep.

3. Make a List of the Next Day’s Projects
Do you have nights where you lay your head on the pillow, only to have your mind race? Thinking of what needs to be done in the morning, the phone calls you need to make and the errands you have to run. Hectic lives can make for restless sleep. Make a to do list the night before so you have no worries when you lay your head down. Worry about the list in the morning. Sweet dreams.

4. Lock the Doors 
No matter what type of neighborhood you live in, make it a practice to lock your door at night. When the inevitable creaks and squeaks go bump in the night, you don’t need to worry if your house is secure. Rest easier knowing the doors are locked tight.

5. Turn Off the Lights 
Naps are good during the day, but to get a full sleep, most people do it at night. In the dark. Leave a nightlight on near the bathroom or in the kid’s room, but leave your room dark. Turn off all of the lights, shut down any electronic devices that flash lights and crawl under the covers. Don’t forget to close the curtains or blinds all of the way so those early morning rays don’t peek in.

6. Follow a Routine 
Establish a routine and try to follow it everyday. It doesn't have to be any task in any particular order, just stick to it as many days as possible. Following your routine will make your mind settle in to a pattern. When you reach the end of the routine, it’s time to sleep a peaceful night’s sleep.

7. Make Your Kids Follow a Routine
Just as you need to establish a pattern, get your kids into a routine. When they begin the routine, whether it is reading books, cleaning the toys or brushing their teeth, once they hit the end of it, it’s time to go to sleep. When their sleep comes easier, so will yours. When everybody sleeps well at night, you will too.

8. Take Medicine 
Remember to take any medications needed before you drift off to dream. Many medicines are three or more times a day. When you split your awake hours up, the last does of medicine should be taken at bedtime. Don’t ever skip your medicine if you are close to drifting off to sleep. The doctor prescribed it for a reason, so make sure to take it!

9. Wake Up a Partner Who Snores
Don’t be a martyr. If a bed mate snores, roll them over. If that
doesn’t help the snoring, wake them up. Eliminate the reasons why they may be snoring so you can have a peaceful night’s sleep.

10. Take Them to the Doctor 
If you have a partner with a serious snoring problem, get them an appointment with the doctor. Loud and constant snoring can be a serious problem that needs medical attention. Many sleep disorders can be easily corrected when they are found. If they are ignored, it could lead to problems that are more serious.

11. Turn Down the Thermostat 
A night sweat can interrupt even the best night of sleep. To avoid a late night heat flash, turn the thermostat down a couple of degrees in the winter. If it’s the summer, keep it at a stable temperature that isn’t too hot or too cold. Have different thicknesses of blankets to choose from on the bed so you don’t have to get up and go to the linen closet if you need a different one.

12. Say a Prayer 
Whether you are religious or not, and no matter what religion if you are, send a word of thanks up for your day. If you don’t pray, think of your friends or family for a minute. Let the thoughts relax you so you can fall into a long, peaceful sleep.

13. Plan On A Full Night of Sleep 
If you visualize yourself getting a full night of rest, you have a better chance of doing so. Just like an athlete visualizes their actions to make them better, you can improve your sleep. Plan to go to bed as early as possible to get a full night of sleep in, especially if you have a big day planned. Don’t stay awake for no reason when you can be in bed getting adequate rest!