#WakeUpReady with Kalms – giveaway!
An estimated one in three people in the UK suffer with poor sleep, myself included. A good nights sleep is so important for health, including immunity, emotional and psychological well being, and considering that I get just a couple of hours sleep per night, it’s no wonder that my health, and mood, has suffered in recent years.
I used to be one of those people who could fall asleep as soon as my head hit the pillow, back when I was younger, before children and the responsibilities of adulthood came along. In my early twenties I struggled with my first real bout of insomnia and it was physically, and emotionally, draining. Insomnia has repeatedly plagued me over the last decade and yet never as badly as it has in recent years. Due to health worries, nerve damage, the onset of tinnitus and four children to worry about, I am lucky if I get even three hours sleep each night.
It’s always the case that just as I fall asleep, the alarm goes off and it’s time to get up, and I can’t even tell you the last time that I actually woke up ready. I am guilty of pressing the snooze button as many times as I can get away with, each ten minutes sinking back into the most amazing sleep, waking more and more drained with each new alarm.
Not getting enough good quality sleep can leave you feeling tired, low in energy and irritable – something whih you only need to ask my children about when I’m biting their heads off each morning.
When Kalms offered me a #wakeupready goody bag to help me wake feeling more refreshed each morning, I was very keen to try out the products. Firstly I took advantage of the opportunity for a long soak in the bath, using the Baylis & Harding Lavender bath foam, which was lovely and relaxing.
I then enjoyed a delicious hot chocolate drink from Whittards before taking myself off to bed. Also included was the Moleskine journal to jot down all of my thoughts and worries as I attempted to drift off. I often lie awake at night worrying about the following day, whether Lewis has his PE kit ready, whether Eva will go into school without crying, whether Harry and Megan need a packed lunch for nursery that day. I often plot blog posts in my head, coming up with all of my best ideas at three in the morning, unable to go back to sleep for fear of forgetting them. And so jotting them down in a notebook, on my bedside table, really did help.
In the morning I was woken by the Lumie Bodyclock, a specially designed clock which wakes you by emulating a gradual sunrise, aimed to wake you as naturally as possible as opposed to an intrusive alarm. Bodyclock is by far a more refreshing way to wake up. It’s effective for healthy sleep, sports training, energy at work, and a useful complement to a light box in treating SAD, something which I suffer from through the winter months.
Kalms Night are offering one of my readers the chance to win a #wakeupready goody bag of their own, worth over £100.
To enter simply enter via the link below, the winner will be notified via email on the 19th March.
Good Luck!
For more information please visit www.kalmsrange.com
*** This is a promotional post in conjunction with Kalms. All words and opinions are my own. ***
My best tip for a good sleep is to send the baby to his grandparents 😉
Hahah I agree! xx
I find having a completely dark room means I sleep a lot better and for longer.
I agree, black out blinds really help! xx
My best tip is to have no tech in the bedroom at all. No Tv and an old fashioned alarm clock rather than using the alarm on your phone.
I am very guilty of looking at my phone in bed! xx
I struggle to get a good nights sleep too. I like to unwinde before bed with a good book. I find I sleep better in the dark but also in silence which don’t help when my husband is such a loud snorer.
No computers or TVs after 9pm. A warm bath with some jasmine oil and epsom salts.
Ooh that sounds like a great idea! xx
Ban technology from the bedroom and try not to use any from half an hour until you go to bed to help you switch off and unwind x
Great advice! xx
I always have a fan on, the gentle breeze and hum always sends me off. Can’t sleep without one! It’s more common than you think!
Great advice! xx
My best tip is to,stay away from caffeine drinks after 5pm,turn off TV and phone 30mins before bed,and listen to music x
Great advice! xx
I so need this in my life as a fellow insomniac – off to enter now x
Good luck! xx
Key to a good night’s sleep is a bedtime routine 🙂 consisting of chamomille tea , a full stomach and a book 😀
Good luck!
reading helps me relax before sleeping
Good luck!
For me it has to be a cool bed, a cool room, well ventilated and above all dark
Good luck!
Stay caffeine free in the evening, have a camomile tea before bed and ensure the bedroom is quiet, dark, cool and technology free.
Good luck!
A bath followed buy a hot milky drink helps me relax.
Good luck!
i like to read before sleeping, I make sure my room is clean and tidy
Good luck!
A little lavender spray on the pillow works for me x
Good luck!
I find taking a magnesium supplement before bed really improves my sleep quality!
Good luck!
I was interested in getting a Lumie Bodyclock, assuming it would definitely get wake me up (and not be too gentle for too long incase I’m able to ignore it!) How have you found it?
Fab bundle and great giveaway – good luck everyone 🙂
Caz x
It’s great!! Obviously it doesn’t help with the insomnia in terms of getting to sleep, but I find that it wakes me up feeling more refreshed instead of being jolted from a deep sleep! xx
Exercise is a good way. If not a bottle of wine
Good luck!
Try to relax, have a bath , comfy bedding and matress
Good luck!
a good comfortable bed and pillow
Good luck!
It has to be completely dark and silent for me to get a great nights sleep!
Good luck!
Lavender spray spritzed on the pillow just before bedtime. I’m practically asleep before my head hits the pillow!
Good luck!
Lavender scent on the pillows and a cool room. x
Good luck!
I am a severe insomniac, it started when I was pregnant and I have struggled to get 1-2 hours a night since. I watch my caffeine and screen time. I make sure I am comfortably warm but not over heating and have a decent pillow.
I sympathise. It’s awful isn’t it! Good luck! xx
I live near a busy road so I swear by foam earplugs to get an undisturbed nights sleep.
Good luck!
Make sure you have down time from technology and tv before trying to settle down
Good luck!
Lavender pillow spray helps me 🙂
Good luck!
I’ve struggled with insomnia on and off over the years and I’m suffering a particular bad case at the moment.
Listening to relaxing sounds as I try to sleep helps me to block out worrisome thoughts and enables me to be calm and imagine I’m on a beach, snuggly and warm in a log cabin with a roaring fire or relaxing in a spa.
I sympathise. That sounds lovely and relaxing! xx
Turn off your laptop an hour before going to sleep to let your mind relax.
Good luck!
Read a book or watch tv before bed – that sends me to sleep.
Good luck!
a cup of milk and hunny and make sure its dark in the room x
Good luck!
I normally don’t use technology items an hour before i fall asleep
Good luck!
Yes another one for Black out curtains and no TVs before bed!
Good luck!
Soft music and a little reading x
Good luck! xx
I recommend a lavender bath directly before bed to soothe and relax mind and bod,
Oooh sounds relaxing! Good luck! xx
A good book and no looking at my phone!
Good advice!
I always need to make sure my room is relatively tidy to sleep, when it’s a mess, I just can’t relax…
I’m the same! Maybe that’s why I cant sleep!
Exercise plenty during the day, no electronics within 30 minutes of sleep time 🙂
Good luck!
A good routine, no electronics and lavender oil
Good luck!
A relaxing bath, a good book to read and hot chocolate.
Good luck!
I have to have the radio on all night, I listen to speech radio and drift off
Good luck!
The #wakeupready goody bag sounds fab. My mummy never haves a problem going to sleep….. but waking up 😉
Haha oh no! x
Oh bless you,
I have insomnia as well and it is a struggle to have good quality sleep. For me what helps is making sure the room is completely dark and free from noise as I am easily distracted. Going to bed at a reasonable time and letting my body wake up when it is ready also helps! oh and I entered x
Great tips thank you! xx
Sometimes my sleep is so terrible 🙁 it makes my mental health just totally wrecked.
Me too, it’s awful isn’t it? xx
I know this goes against the grain but I can only sleep if my tv is on.. if hubby turns it off I wake up
Good luck!
Listen to your body. If you find yourself yawning no matter how early it is, get your jim-jams on and crawl under the duvet.
Good luck!
Never go on your phone in bed!!
Good luck!
Have a set routine and have tech free time before bed
Good luck!
A great tip is to relax about an hour before going to bed. Then once in bed do not watch TV, either read a book or do something that relaxes you x
Good luck!
I find i need something to distract my racing mind when i’m trying to sleep so i set the sleep timer on my TV and leave it on at a low volume. Guess i’m a little different to everyone else, watching tv at night usually makes me feel sleepy. I’ve suffered from insomnia, on and off, since i was a kid.
Good luck!
Always go to bed at the same time every day this gets your body into a good sleep regime I also find reading in bed relaxing 🙂 x
Good luck!
Lavender oil your pillow, will help you to get a better sleep and dark curtains.
Good luck!
That bath looks so nice! I must admit my sleep has got much better since I started lifting weights. There are times when it takes me longer to go to sleep if I have things on my mind, but I now tend to focus on positive things and that helps me to drift off.
Doesn’t it just! A hot bath is such a luxury these days! xx
I stop drinking tea at around 4pm, otherwise I’m too awake and always off to the toilet!
Good luck!
I find having a nice relaxing bath and no caffeine after 9 pm held me get a better nights sleep 🙂
Good luck!
i have to have it pitch black & a blackout blind works great in the summer 🙂
Good luck!
I don’t drink caffeine drinks after 5pm. I have a milky hot chocolate at about 9pm. I always read for about half an hour in bed as it stops my mind running over things that are worrying me.
Good luck!
Don’t have children 😉
Good luck!
dont take the phone to bed, dont play on ipads games etc and start reading a boring book works for me x
Good luck!
Great give away. My partner wakes up MEGA early to cycle into work, so a Lumie body clock might make it slightly less unpleasant at 6am!
Good luck!
A break from gadgets for a good hour before you go to bed, make sure the room isn’t too warm and your pillows are comfy xx
Good luck!
i like reading! also fresh bedding works a treat!
Good luck!
limit your caffeine intake to the morning and early afternoon
Good luck!
I read in bed for about 20 minutes to relax. It’s best to wear loose cotton nightwear and I like to keep the bedroom window open even in the winter so that the room is not stuffy.
Good luck!
A nice relaxing bath before bed
Good luck!
Crisp sheets, plenty of fresh air and exercise during the day and a dark room with heavy curtains or blackout blind x
Good luck!
A candle lit bath before bed
Good luck!
Try to have a routine – always go to bed and get up at the same time. It can help trick your body into feeling tired.
Good luck!
A few drops of lavender oil on the pillow x
Good luck!
Having a relaxing half an hour before bed and no screens. I find reading very relaxing too!
Good luck!
Send the kids to the grandparents for the night, failing that a lavender pillow spritzer helps me a bit after a relaxing bath in lavender bubbles.
Good luck!
a nice bath and no technology in the bedroom
Good luck!
No technology an hour or so before bed!
Good luck!
A good bedtime routine is essential,part of which is a hot milky drink for me.
Good luck!
Have a hot bath with some lavender oil just before going to bed
Good luck!
meditating, counting things you are grateful for so you are programming a positive state of mind and kalms!
Good luck!
Fab giveaway! I love Moleskin notebooks ?
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The only thing that works for me is to try and stick to a routine, go to bed and get up at the same time (no laying in?) stop all technology activities by 9.30, start to wind down (I find grooming the dogs is quite soporific) and have a milky drink. Unfortunately life (kids, work, parties, evening exercise classes…) does tend to get in the way of the best laid plans.
Good luck!
My tip is never have heating on too high in the bedroom
Good luck!
Going to the gym, if I can tire myself out during the day then I sleep better at night. Its good for me too!
Good luck!
stick to a good routine and try not to have tv on in background
Good luck!
A good book to read at bedtime and a glass of warm milk.
Good luck!
Best tip for a good night’s sleep is to take a warm, relaxing bath in the evening.
Good luck!
Read a book – it doesn,t matter how good it is I soon drop off after a couple of chapters ( often I don’t get that far ! )
Good luck!
I sometimes put a bid of lavender essence of my pillow to help me nod of at night.
Good luck!
Make sure you turn all gadgets off half an hour before bed!
Good luck!
10-20 minutes of meditation before bedtime
Good luck!
Back and neck stretches (especially if you use computers) and if Someone can give you a cheeky wee head massage all the better!
Good luck!
Some ear plugs ha ha
Good luck!
Camomile tea and a comfy bed
Good luck!
I love to read before bed.. Perfect way to wind down & escape life’s problems!
Good luck!
I know it isn’t for everyone, but my best nights sleep is with the bedroom window open even when the room gets really cold. I’m nice and cosy under my big duvet and I love the fresh air! This morning the snow had blown in and landed all over my bathrobe on the floor by the window…oops!
Good luck!
A warm bath and a hot milky drink.
I really want a Lumie alarm clock, ours scares me every morning LOL
don’t have kids! ha!
Good luck!
A nice warm bath and a hot milky drink, no televisions perhaps a good book to read.
Stick to a routine, certainly works for me.
Workout and a nice warm shower
Good luck!
Do not look at your phone in the night
Good luck!
For me, the bst way to get a good night’s sleep is to get plenty of exercise throughout the day but devote the evening to unwinding. Not that finding the time is easy!
Good luck!
My mum loves Kalms. She wears by it. Sometimes I struggle to get decent sleep too. A good bath always helps.
Read until you can’t keep your eyes open anymore.
Good luck!
I dont sleep that much so im open to suggestions, never tryed calms before so i should give that a try.x
Good luck! xx
I always find if you have a lovely hot bath just before bed, then talc yourself down works a treat for me. x
Good luck! xx
Relax before bedtime, I often find if I am busy just before I go to bed it takes me ages to wind down
Also instead of reading through your phone read a book it works wonders 🙂
Good luck! xx
no gadgets before bed and lavender on pillow
Good luck! xx
Keep the bedroom technology free – not even a TV
Good luck! xx
Keep a routine. I go to sleep and wake up at the same time veryday and night.
Good luck! xx
Take the time to wind down before bed. I always spend at least half an hour reading a good book – no technology in sight!
Good luck! xx
Has to be snuggles!
Good luck! xx
Thank you for the chance to win
Good luck! xx
A nice warm bath ? cup of host chocolate and cuddles with hubby
Good luck! xx
The best thing for me is to read in bed. Only problem is, I’ve got into such a habit that if I don’t read, I cannot sleep.
Good luck! xx
No caffeine, no technology and a book before bed.
Good luck! xx
Have two kids under 7! They wear me out so much that I sleep like a baby!
Haha I have a 3, 4, 5 and 13 year old and I still can’t sleep!! xx
The best tip for a good nights sleep is earplugs….especially when your husband snores!!!
Good luck! xx
In cold weather make sure your feet are warm before you go to bedAni
Good luck! xx
make ure you are calm and relaxed, try not to think to much. but to be honest im the oposite, as soon as my head hits the pillow thats where i start trying to work things out and wind myself up!
Good luck! xx
A nice warm bath helps me to relax and get a good nights sleep
Good luck! xx
No tech in bed, put the phone where you have to get up to look at it 😉 xx
Good luck! xx
Try to go to sleep and get up at the same time everyday and get as much natural sunlight as possible.
Good luck! xx
To get a good nights sleep I swear by Elemis Temple Balm and This Works pillow spray. If I wake I rub a bit more Balm in and I am soon back snoring again!
Good luck! xx
I usually have a cup of goodnight or camomile tea before bed and then read a few pages, that normally does the trick
Good luck! xx
I like a cosy bed and leaving my phone in an other room so I actually switch off!
Good luck!
I find banishing the husband to the sofa certainly helps me get a good nights sleep.
Haah I like that idea!
A really expensive pillow is the key for me. Really begrudged the money but worth every penny x
We splashed out on a really expensive Tempur mattress, it made a huge difference too!
I don’t have any great tips apart from don’t play with your mobile phone whilst in bed.
I am terrible for doing that then i don’t end up going to sleep til 1-2 am
I am so guilty of that!
i always have a cup of lavender tea before bed
Oh wow that sounds like a great tip!
A good night before! Haha x
Hahah very true!
Comfy clothes and a nice cup of horlicks i think! 🙂
Good luck!
Blackout blinds, all the bedrooms in my house have them 🙂
Oh us too! Huge difference! xx
No clothes, fresh bedding and a fan!
Ooh sounds good!
Long hot bath and a good book
Good luck!
To have a non stop day with my son. He’s a pretty good alarm clock to as long as there not a specific time you need to be up
Good luck!
Try to go to sleep and get up at the same time everyday, get as much natural sunlight as possible, move vigorously during the day – don’t sit for more than an hour, limit caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, and big meals at night, take time for relaxing activities before sleep and create a calm and restful sleep environment.
Fab tip! Thank you!
Always listen to BBC iPlayer 4extra there’s some great stories on it always sends me to sleep Poland I miss the endings
Good luck!
I turn my phone to plane mode at night so that it doesn’t distract or wake me! Great giveaway 🙂
Good advice!
I find that black out blinds or curtains really help. Also I try and not watch TV at least a hour before bed to help switch off.
Great advice! xx
I find yoga/stretching before bed helps but my Grandma swears by Ovaltine!
Ooh all old people love Ovaltine! xx
I never have a goods night sleep, so would love to read peoples tips, i am now trying to read for a hour while in bed, i soon fall to sleep, but soon wake up
Ahh so frustrating!
Don’t clock watch .. go to bed when you are tired and not because the clock tells you that you should be in bed.
Great advice!
No electronic gadgets for at least an hour before bed and having a cool room
Good luck!
Sounds silly but I love to have a clean kitchen before bed so I know I can feel good in the morning with my coffee. Or just having everything done the night before means I can go to bed all relaxed. Failing that a good bath.
Good advice! xx
Sounds silly but I love to have a clean kitchen before bed so I know I can feel good in the morning with my coffee. Or just having everything done the night before means I can go to bed all relaxed. Failing that a good bath.
Oh I can relate to that. I hate getting up to a mess! xx
My top tip is crisp clean fresh bed linen. Ot also helps to kick the other half out into the spare room ha ha . Fab giveaway. Would love to be your lucky winner. Fingers crossed x
Good luck!
A nice hot shower, a clean bed and a good book works for me.
Good luck!
Have 4 kids 😉 Or read a book with a milky drink 🙂
Haha I’ve had five, I still cant sleep! xx
Peace and quiet – not possible with a husband who snores!!!
Haha very true! Good luck!
A soak in the bath helps me x
Good luck! xx
A hot shower and a milky drink for me, helps me relax.
Good luck! xx
A good book and a hot drink helps me 🙂
Good luck !xx
A nice relaxing read in bed xx
Good luck! xx
Ban all phones/laptops/electronic equipment from the bedroom
Good advice! xx
Comfy PJs and clean fresh bedding oh and my snoring partner in another room!
Haha always! xx
I find reading helps me to sleep better as it relaxes me a lot more.
Good luck! xx
a hot bubble bath and lavender pillow spray always work for me
Good advice! xx
a lavendar bath , clean bed sheets, a cup of horlicks a good book and fat fluffy pillows!
Great tips! xx
Just reading about lovely sleep here has made me sleepy! Try to keep the same hours at the weekend as during the week and try to make sure you do some exercise and get some fresh air every day.
Haha good advice! xx
No kids!!
Haha so true! xx
Going to bed with a good book rather than scrolling through your phone before bed
I am so guilty of this! xx
Switch off the mobile an hour before going to bed. Having a relaxing shower or bath and curl up in bed with a book. That always relaxes me and sends me to sleep.
Good advice! xx
What a lovely giveaway. I used Kalms when I was a teenager, to help me sleep during exam time and not be up anxious all night.
Me too! I need something to switch off at night, my brain is just on overdrive! x
Don’t have your phone or TV in the bedroom
Good advice, good luck! xx
What a fab giveaway hunni! I used to use Kalms when I was doing my exams at school. I have to say that I had forgotten about them until recently. I could do with them to be honest, my sleep has been pretty atrocious lately xxxx
No sleep is the worst! I can’t remember the last time I got a decent nights sleep but this Bodyclock has made waking up a little easier until the Summer months come around! Everything is better when the sun shines! xx
Caffeine free after 6pm and lavender oil under my pillow
Great advice! xx
I’ve tried so many things, I find exercise and clean bedding does help sometimes, but still do suffer with insomnia
It’s hard isn’t it, sleep is so important!! xx
Good mattress, window open and lavender oil
Great advice! xx
Turn the telly off and read a good book
Good advice! xx
I struggle to sleep well & have for years so unfortunately I have no tips!
Ahh I sympathise! xx
don’t lay down in bed on a mobile device it’s a known fact it will keep you awake
I am guilty of this!
A warm bath and a few spritzes of a lavender spray around the bedroom help me sleep. Also, no caffeine after 6pm!
Good advice! xx
I reccomend no technology in the bedroom and one step further is not using any technology for 45-60 minutes before bed
Great advice! x
I do struggle to fall asleep at night, but I find it better if I don’t go on my phone or Ipad before I sleep. Reading a book before I sleep tends to make me sleepy after a while and I can usually fall asleep not too long after puttng my book down.
Yeah I’m always guilty of going on my phone! xx
My top tip is to try and get ready at least an hour before you actually want to go to sleep
Good advice! xx
A warm bath and a good book always works for me. Strangely, the better the book, the quicker I fall asleep!
Oh how funny! Good luck! xxx
Turn off any electronic devices, they are terrible for keeping the mind active
I am very guilty of this! xx
I really struggle to get a good nights sleep, I went through premature menopause and since then I never seem to get a full nights sleep. 4 hours is the norm & ive tried everything. Sleeping with a hubby who snores & two dogs doesn’t help either lol
Oh no! I sympathise! xx
Switching the baby monitor off!! No seriously, me and our toddler both share a cup of camomile tea before bed.
Haha good advice! xx
I try and have no technology for an hour before bed. So no TV, no looking at my phone, just a chilled out hour.
Good advice, I am so guilty of this!
A back rub. My husband is an angel, I get a massage every night, I fall asleep in about 30 seconds – bliss.
Oh that would send me to sleep too! xx
no to have the bedroom too warm. better to warm up under the duvet and be cosy rather than hot and sweaty
Hot cocoa before bed
good luck! xx
Read until drowsy and sleep with the window open
Good luck! xx
a cup of camomile and read for a while. works for me
Good luck! xx
I truly believe that everyone has an optimum temperature in which they can achieve their best sleep and it can differ enourmously from one person to the next. You might like a very warm room to sleep in whilst your partner might prefer the windows open and a cool breeze? Make a note of what the temperature was when you wake up from a ‘good’ rest and try to duplicate the conditions to see if it works for you.
I agree, mine is boiling hot!! My husbands is freezing cold!! xx
Have a nice relaxing bath and a hot drink beforehand!
Good luck! xx
i struggle to sleep well but my best advice would be lavendar oil and some warm milk.
Worth a try! Good luck! xx
Meditate for twenty minutes before you settle down as it really helps relax you, and clear your head.
Good luck! xx
fresh air followed by a boring book lol
Haha good advice!
I really don’t have a tip, for years it has taken me at least 2 hrs to fall asleep!
And i am quite often still awake at 2am even though I have gone to bed at 11pm!
Oh I sympathise! Good luck! xx
I always have a warm bath followed by a cup of chamomile and maybe some kind of guided meditation
Ooh good advice! xx
Doing something like reading or puzzles before bed is better than watching a mobile or tablet
I’m guilty of playing on my phone at night! xx
I have no tech before bedtime and a nice herbal tea
Good luck! xx
routine and happy thoughts
Good advice! xx
I always read in bed before I go to sleep,then go out like a light.
Good advice! xx
The room has to be cool. Cant settle if the heating has been on
I’m the opposite! I need to be boiling hot! xx
Lock the noisy neighbours in a cellar and throw away the key. Or Horlicks.
Hahah good luck!
My best tip would be to read for a little while with a milky drink at hand.
Great advice! xx
Put down the tech and read a book instead – reading always makes me feel sleepy
Great advice. xx
Do not drink coffee after midday is my best tip and also to read a book 20 minutes before bed
I don’t drink coffee at all, I still cant sleep! xx
A hot chocolate at bedtime and a chapter of a good book.
Good luck! xx
I also have terrible trouble sleeping and can lay awake for hours. I’ve found wearing a 3D eye mask helps a little as it blocks out most light x
Oh me too! Good luck! xx
try not to drink caffine before bed or play on electronic devices.
Good luck! xx
a dark room with layered sheets and covers on bed also nice and warm and no tv is a must
Good luck! xx
A nice hot bubble bath. Then into a comfy pair of pyjamas while you enjoy a hot Chocolate or a horlicks
Good luck! xx
Switch off all technology at least 2 hours before bed. It works a dream.
Good luck! xx
I love reading and read until my eyes feel heavy (anything from a couple of minutes to two or three hours) 🙂
Good luck! xx
A good soak in the bath, a couple of beers and fish and chips (I’m the grandma)
Good luck! xx
Warm milk and honey, and a spray of lavender on my pillow!
Good luck! xx
I never have trouble sleeping thankfully, but an empty house helps!
Oh I’m very jealous! xx
listen to some relaxing music
Good luck! xx
Have pen and paper next to your bed so if you suddenly think of something you can write it down, and not be unable to sleep because you’re worrying about forgetting it by morning!
Great advice, I have just started doing this. xx
Snuggle up with a hot water bottle
Good luck! xx
It usually takes me ages to fall asleep, sometimes a book sends me off…but sometimes it’s the t.v. I put something on that I’m not really interested in watching, and I’m asleep by the end…added bonus it blocks out the Hubby’s snoring!
Good luck! xx
My advice is to not sit up all night reading blogs and entering their fantastic comps! Haha! I’ll go to bed after this one….I promise!
Hahah I am so guilty of the same!! xx
Meditation – I use the Headspace app and it helps to get you in a good place and you drift off. Every since I started using it I get much better quality sleep
I’m going to download that – thank you! x
I use lavender spray to get me to sleep, seems to work
I love lavender! xx
I think keeping your room just for sleeping in is my best tip, try to avoid watching tv in bed and cut down screen time. I love writing in my gratitude journal before bed too to help get things out my mind and make me feel at peace.
Good advice! And good luck! xx
I am one of those lucky people who can sleep almost anywhere, even on holiday, unless the bed is too hard. And I do like the bedroom to be well ventilated and not too warm.
Oh I’m very jealous! xx
A mug of warm milk before bed
Good luck! xx
It’s all in the routine and also relaxing before bed and not using electronics at least an hour before bed.
Good luck! xx
Make sure your bed is comfortable. We need to replace our mattress because the noticeable springs are terrible for sleep.
Good luck! xx
A warm bath and some lavender oil on the pillow.
Good luck! xx
Keeping the room cool always helps me to sleep better and no phone in the bedroom. If i’m sat staring at my phone in bed my sleep is rubbish.
Good luck! xx
Have someone else look after the kids haha
YES!! Good luck! xx
A good book and a set bedtime
Good luck! xx
A cup of Clipper sleep easy helps me drift off
Good luck! xx
has to be the blackout blind
Good luck! xx
Make sure you relax and wind down an hour before you go to bed and have a nice dark room
Good luck! xx
I have Fibromyalgia so sleep is always a problem
Me too, I sympathise! xx
no phones, ipads or tvs for a good hour before bed to give yourself time to wind down
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Have a nice relaxing hot bath and turn off all tablets and mobile phones. I always like to read before I sleep.
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I always read a good novel (a real book, no devices) and that soon sends me off to sleep.
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Turn off gadgets and TV at least an hour before bed and make sure that you aren’t too warm or too cold.
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A nice bath, warm drink, no electrically gadgets. And a comfy bed.
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My best tip for a good nights sleep is a little romp under the sheets xx
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Have a warm bath an hour or so before going to bed, it really relaxes you.
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A cup of camomile tea and honey before bed always relaxes me
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a good book and a milky mug of cocoa
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Don’t have a tv in your bedroom! Save watching telly in bed as a special treat when you’re staying in a hotel.
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A walk outside 🙂
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wind down with a hot bath
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my tip that helps me is to relax in bed with a good book and ready for a while before dropping off it always helps me
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I wish I had one. That’s why I’m entering, I need help!
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No screens in the bedroom or for an hour before going to bed
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Try and go to bed at the same time each night, and no caffeine in the pm
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My best tip would be that if you like sleep don’t have children (they have a natural aversion to it) lol. On a serious note what helps me is to write down any worries I have before bed rather than tossing and turning trying to find a solution in case I forget by morning. It helps me to drift off safe in the knowledge that my foggy brain doesn’t need to retain the information while I sleep as it’s all on paper and can be dealt with the next day. Also I think it’s a good idea to have some type of air flow. I personally like to leave my window open a little, I am warm enough under the duvet but have a nice constant flow of fresh air.
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listening to calming music helps me
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My tips is to have a cup of warm milk about half an hour before bed , and try not to doze on the settee before bed.
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I work nights and I really struggle to get a good days sleep or nights when I’m off, tried black out blinds, hot relaxing bath, a light snack before bed, ear plugs etc it’s worse in summer but the above things help a little
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I haven’t had a good night sleep since having my son 18 months ago but I’d suggest fresh sheets , feather pillows, complete darkness and a voluminous quilt .. oh a kingsize bed all to yourself (sharing with a toddler is not helpful )
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Turn the TV off and read a book while in bed it won’t take long before u nod off <3
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I have to keep my bedroom dark otherwise I find it difficult to sleep. I also find spraying my pillow with a lavender based spray helpful
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I make sure I take a long hot bath before bed and I also like to read a book before sleep, Find it relaxes me.
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I like to turn the telly on to radio 4. It’s so soothing during the evening.
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A hot shower and a good book 🙂
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put away all your devices so you aren’t disturbed by notifications
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Have a bag of lavender near your pillow, it makes you drowsy
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The most important thing for me is to wind down before bed! I find if I force myself to go to bed when I don’t feel ready I have a really bad nights sleep.
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I would always sleep with my phone under my pillow, but not only is it a fire hazard I also found that when I couldn’t sleep I would look at my phone, I now leave it out of reach and I must say my sleep has majorly improved x
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Sleep with a window open,even in winter,it doesn’t have to be wide open just a little is enough.You’ll sleep much better than in a stuffy room x
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If you have pets, keep them off your bed.
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Lavender oil on my pillow seems to do the trick!
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A nice relaxing bath,and a cup of tea. No tech before bed too Xx
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For me the most important thing is that the room is the right temperature. Can’t sleep at all if I’m too hot or cold!
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A warm bath before bed and a good book to read
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Lavender room spray, a warm bath before bed and try and stay away from screens a few hours before bed (phones, PCs etc)
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A nice warm bath, warm milk and a relaxing read help me to drop off
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A Good book and now phone or tv
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could help
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Wind down with a warm, relaxing bath before bed.
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Reading with some hot water usually helps me sleep
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I have to have my room aired properly, nothing worse than a stuff room.
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switch your phone off before you go to sleep
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I don’t have caffeine after 2pm (so hard) but before I was pregnant I suffered really bad with insomnia also I write down all my troubles and stuff I have to do before I go to bed and lock them away! Actually works , I learnt that method at my IAPT meetings 🙂
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I like the room to be quite cool (window open) and a nice warm duvet to snuggle under
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have a quite warm bath, think about what stuff you want, then go to bed with all the stuff sorted in your mind, so when you get into bed nice and relaxed
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A nice hot drink and no phone before bed!!
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Don’t eat just before going to bed try to have your last food intake at least 3 hrs before bedtime
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Turn off phones, tablets at least an hour before bed and a lovely milky drink seems to help a good nights sleep
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An early night, no gadgets and a hot chocolate!
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A cool room is a must to get a good nights sleep, and comfy pillows! xx
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Fresh bed linen and reading in bed normally helps me, altho if it’s a really good book I have been known to stay up reading till 3am lol.
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Nice soak in a hot bath for me and crisp clean sheets
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I’ve found that the old traditional tip of a cup of cocoa works for me!
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A nice comfy pillow and mattress 🙂
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I really struggle to get a good night’s sleep but it always helps me when there are clean bed sheets and I read before bed
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I’ve started listening to sleep hypnosis videos on YouTube as I fall asleep & they really help. I turn my phone over so I’m not disturbed by the light & put my head phones in. I’m now usually off to sleep in 10-15 mins and most importantly I stay asleep. There are lots of different ones out there to try, so persevere if you don’t get on with the first one or two you try,
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I recommend making the room dark and warm so its cosy and you just drift off
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By getting into a routine and trying to go to bed at roughly the same time and do not go on a screen before bedtime
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i’d try to relax with reading first, then when trying to sleep make sure room is dark & as i’ve tinnitus i tend to have radio on low for back ground noise as its alittle easier to sleep that way
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I like to put a few drops of lavender on my pillow, it seems to help
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my tips are no tea 2 hours before bed -stops toilet trips and a eye mask is amazing and it doesnt hurt to try and get a early night once in a while 🙂
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Just have children 🙂 my hubby and I sleep soooo well as we are both knackered with a toddler who is always on the go hahaha and we both work all week! I wouldn’t change it for the world though. Thomas is 2.5 years old and very busy hehe.
Another method that works well is to put some nice scents in with relaxing bubbles in the bath… a glass of wine helps too!
To be fair, I have always slept well…there was an occasion as a child where my dad was drilling on to the joining wall to my bedroom first thing one morning at the weekend and I slept right through it!
Good advice, although having had five children you’d think Id be so exhausted I sleep, and I still don’t!! xx
I like to have a completely dark room and I also have to wear earplugs as husband snores like a chainsaw. All of this is useless though until my youngest learns to sleep through the night
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for a good nights sleep in my house is wait for the boys to climb into my bed and then get up and leave my bed….and head to either the sofa or the kids beds. leave my boys with their dad snoring in the one room and im tucked up in another room bliss!
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Not to worry, with nothing on your mind.
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Gym session before going to bed and you will sleep like a baby:)
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keep electronics out of the bedroom the smallest of hum can affect your sleep patterns
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I dont have any which is why im entering this comp. i had a baby 12 years ago and she never slept through at all. then 2 babies came a year apart and ive never slept more than 2 hours at a time since and it kills me. on a sunday night its the worse i never sleep and clock watch all night. i hate it and wish i could find a proper sleep pattern again like i used to
Me too! I’ve just downloaded a white noise app onto my phone this last week which has helped a little, or it may have been all the wine I consumed…one of them worked! xx
A cool bedroom temperature and loose fitting nightie work for me.
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I am struggling badly to sleep at the minute so loving some of these ideas x
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Lavender pillow spray and a dark room without tv on perhaps having a read too
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My tip is to switch off all phones, tablets, tvs etc (anything with a screen) at least 30 minutes before you want to sleep.
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Relaxing bath, hot chocolate and a good book.
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I struggle with sleeping, I have a cool, dark room, comfortable bed and pillow, no tech in the room but still struggle!
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Drink a mug of warm, sweetened milk a few hours before going to bed.
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Keep technology out of your bedroom xx
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Lavender oil on the pillow chamomile tea and a book ?
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ban use of laptops kindles etc in the hour before bed, and have a warm milky drink no caffeine
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