If you're constantly tired and feel your not getting good quality sleep, you are not alone!
According to NHS choices, in the UK alone, "one in five people feels unusually tired."
Did you know that there are (totally achievable!) habits associated with getting good quality sleep?
If you are day dreaming of more actual dreaming... then why not start making a habit out of the following behaviours:
1. Be Proactive! Invest in a comfortable mattress & pillows, make your bedroom relaxing and free of distraction, and get to work on building good sleep habits!
2. Avoid using a phone / screen before bed - this is extra brain stimulation that we just don't need at 2am! (Good time for airplane mode as it's probably not had much use so far this year...)
3. Eat a well balanced and nutritious diet and avoid caffeine later in the day
4. Get enough sunlight during the day to support your circadian rhythm
5. Try a few minutes of meditation & mindfulness daily to quieten the mind
6. Consistency is key! Aim for roughly the same bedtime and alarm clock and this will also support your circadian rhythm leading to greater chance of sleep success!
Don't give up. Practice these techniques consistently and keep a journal to note how you're sleeping to note the improvement.
Sweet dreams! xx
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