12 Expert Tips for Your Best Sleep Ever

Consistently having great nights of sleep is conducive to your mental and physical health. However, for many people, sleeping well is easier said than done! If you’ve struggled with suboptimal sleep lately, you’re in luck. Recently, experts converged in an online discussion to reveal the best tips for getting the best sleep ever.

1. Buy the Correct Mattress and Pillows

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I’m consistently surprised by how many people I know brag about only spending a few hundred dollars on their mattresses and pillows. According to experts, cheap beds are one of the most common reasons people have trouble falling asleep! Why skimp on something so vital?

2. How To Fall Back Asleep in the Middle of the Night

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Every once in a while, I wake up in the middle of the night and can’t fall back asleep, which prompts a mini-panic attack. Luckily, I now know what to do. “Avoid any stimulation at that time,” one expert advises. “Do not look at the clock. Avoid, if possible, worrying. On the other hand, if you start to worry about not sleeping, you will be in trouble. It is then time to get out of bed and do something you find to be relaxing.”

3. Don’t Forget About Magnesium

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All sleep experts agree: although magnesium alone doesn’t help with healthy sleep patterns, most people are magnesium-deficient! Living a healthier lifestyle obviously leads to better sleep, so do yourself a favor and pick up some magnesium supplements.

4. Don’t Panic if You Have Anxiety

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If you’re stressing yourself out because you think your anxiety is causing you to sleep poorly, you may be able to stop overthinking it! “The link between sleep and emotional state is interesting,” reveals one man. “Sometimes, our mood may determine our sleep, rather than the other way. For instance, depression may lead to an increase in sleep need.”

5. Exercise Is Key

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If you don’t exercise regularly and have trouble falling asleep, there may be a link between those two things. Think about it: your body expels energy when you exercise, and sleep replenishes that spent energy. If you try to sleep without depleting your batteries, your body will think sleep is unnecessary.

6. Naps Can Be Detrimental

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Get ready to re-think your entire lifestyle! According to many experts, naps can be detrimental to healthy sleep habits. Unless you can schedule your naps at the same time every day, any snooze that doesn’t occur at night will only mess up your all-important sleep cycle. I know it’s tough to hear, but it’s the truth!

7. Don’t Feel Guilty About 10 Hours of Sleep

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It’s true: some people need more than eight hours of sleep to feel refreshed. If you’re one of the people who require ten or more hours, don’t stress about it! Everybody is different; don’t feel you must wake yourself earlier than your body tells you. Sleeping is natural — don’t fight it.

8. Try Another Room

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Sometimes a change of scenery is needed to help fall asleep. “If you can’t fall asleep after 20 minutes, go to a different room and read something boring,” reveals one woman. “Never read anything interesting. Go back to bed when you’re tired.” Great, a reason to sleep on the couch without getting yelled at!

9. Take the TV Out of the Bedroom

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Experts unanimously say the bedroom is no place for a television. To obtain an ideal sleep routine, you must convince your body (and mind!) that the bedroom is where sleep happens. If it becomes an area of your home where you routinely watch movies in bed, it can wreak serious havoc on your sleep cycle.

10. Keep the Same Schedule

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Stop hitting the snooze button, people! You can only blame yourself if it takes you more than a minute or two to get out of bed. “You should always try to get up immediately,” advises one expert. “Spending too much time in bed and not sleeping can make it difficult to fall asleep at night. This effectively breaks the association in your mind that ‘the bed is for sleeping,’ which is crucial for healthy sleep.”

11. Invest in Earplugs

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Unsurprisingly, significant outside sounds can prevent even the healthiest person from falling asleep. Experts advise that investing in silicon or foam earplugs can benefit people who want to tune out the outside world. If you have the budget for them, noise-canceling earbuds can also help!

12. Darkness Is Your Friend

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I can’t believe I have to say this, but you should turn off all your lights at bedtime to ensure you get a good night’s sleep. Although some rooms are more brightly-lit than others, it’s shocking how many people prefer to sleep with a light on (and then complain that they didn’t sleep well). If necessary, purchase blackout curtains.

Source: Reddit.

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