Yoga and meditation are among the best methods of turning off your mind before bed, and the best thing about both relaxation techniques is that they only take a few minutes to do once you master the art. And by adding in a comfortable bed reading pillow to the equation, you can be confident that you will be asleep long before you finish reading one chapter. Secondly, the effort and concentration that you put into the reading or the movement from one line to the other will also leave you feeling sleepy. First, reading a book in bed will distract your mind and help you forget some of the worries that are making it arduous for you to relax. Most people will always feel sleepy when reading a book, and this is regardless of how uninteresting or captivating it might be, and so you can also use this trick when trying to relax before bedtime. But make sure that you never add a lot of refined sugar to the teas because it will affect the effectiveness. Also, making them is easy and will only take you a few minutes as it is all about steeping the dry herbs in hot water for a couple of minutes and then sieving the mixture. Some of the best herbal bedtime teas include chamomile, valerian, passion flower and also lavender. These drinks will not only help you fall asleep fast, but they are very useful in relaxing everything from the muscles to the brain and turning off your mind. If you must drink something before bed, the best idea is to go for some herbal bedtime teas. Contrary to popular belief alcohol is also not a good idea when trying to relax before bed because it might make you feel sleepy but it will interfere with your sleep quality. In fact, you should also not take coffee late in the evening because its effects last for several hours and it might make it hard for you to relax as you prepare to sleep. The main reason why most people will always start the day with a warm cup of coffee is that it helps to keep them alert, but this is not what your body/mind needs as you prepare to go to bed. Instead, you should have a step by step bedtime ritual that consists of activities that prepare your body and mind for sleep. Although different people will have their distinct ways of winding down it is important to make sure that you do not use or engage in any activity that might stimulate your brain like working of playing on a computer, tablet or smartphone. It is always important to spare at least half an hour for winding down before you go to sleep because this gives the body enough time to relax and prepare for sleep. But, there are some simple ways or tricks that you can use to relax your body and calm your mind before bed. And if you add in the stress and anxiety that come with a regular day at work or school you will have all the ingredients that you need to remain awake for several hours turning or tossing in bed. After a dull and exhausting day at work, it is not easy to relax your body and mind enough so that you can fall asleep.
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