Better
Sleep is Possible
By
Deborah Ferris MA, M.Ht.
There are 70
million people who suffer from a lack of sleep in the
While you are
in hypnosis and connected to your subconscious mind you can release limiting
emotions and habits and accept the positive and healthy suggestions given to
you by your hypnotherapist. These
suggestions along with learning and practicing self-hypnosis will help you to
sleep at night and awaken refreshed and energized in the morning.
There are a few
practical things that you can do as well to help yourself to be able to
sleep. Some of these you have probably
heard before. Still it’s worthwhile to
review them now.
Getting Ready
for A Good Night’s Sleep:
v A cool, dark room helps you sleep. Your
pineal gland can then raise your melatonin levels which aids sleep. Also a quiet room fosters sleep.
v Do you like your bedroom? Does it have pleasing and soothing colours
that appeal to your senses? Blues, lavenders and creams are especially relaxing
colours. Is your bedroom a sanctuary, a
place for peace and harmony? The bedroom
can be your oasis, the space where you feel cozy, comfortable, and rested.
v Limit TV watching such as violent or
suspenseful movies or the news just before going to sleep. If you find yourself working right up to
bedtime, then that can also be too stimulating.
Experts advise no TV or laptops in the bedroom.
v How’s your mattress? It’s important to have a firm mattress that
supports your body.
v Go to bed and wake up at the same time
every day. This helps the body’s
circadian rhythms to function the best and this helps you get better sleep
v Stop eating 3 hours before bed. Stop
drinking alcohol 1.5 hours before bedtime. Reduce caffeine and sugar in your
diet. For some people, one cup of coffee
can make them jittery and affect sleep.
Especially stop drinking caffeinated beverages or products with caffeine
3 hours before bed.
v Get regular exercise. It’s best to exercise in the early evening or
in the daytime so you aren’t over stimulated at night before bed.
v Take a hot bath or shower to help you
relax and slow down.
v Practice meditation. This will help you to slow your active mind
down and you will feel relaxed and refreshed.
In Vipassana (Insight) Meditation you follow the in and out breath to
calm the mind, stop the mind chatter and release worries.
v Learn and do self-hypnosis just before
you go to sleep and this enables you to sleep naturally and easily.
Deborah
Ferris MA, M.Ht.
Certified
Hypnotherapist