Any tips on falling asleep on time

gregoire_ · 2019-03-05T21:33:27+00:00

Stop using your cell phone hours before bed

DramaticGolf · 2019-03-05T21:50:16+00:00

the right way but the hard way: wake up an hour before you're supposed to actually wake up. It'll be very very fucking difficult and you'll have 12+ hours of feeling like crap but as long as you're caffeine free, you're gonna pass out the next night and readjust your sleep schedule to wake up on time

[deleted] · 2019-03-05T21:25:33+00:00

Zero caffeine for starters

patacsiipse · 2019-03-05T21:55:25+00:00

I don’t think there is better and more natural way than exercising enough during the day

TehJimmyy · 2019-03-05T21:50:43+00:00

You cant control what time you fall asleep but you can control what time you wake up. If you start waking up earlier you will sleep earlier aswell with time.

TreesLikeGodsFingers · 2019-03-05T21:47:39+00:00

melatonin - i take it 1-2 hours before i need to sleep.

yumyumgivemesome · 2019-03-05T22:35:54+00:00

Don't play on your phone in bed. I've also started meditating more often at night. This does several things: (1) calms you down, and (2) makes you more comfortable without having your phone or other instant gratification type of entertainment constantly in your face.

Sometimes, when I have trouble sleeping, I will set my meditation app for 15 minutes, and I'll often fall asleep before it ends. If not, I will continue the meditation without the app -- that way, either I fall asleep or I get some additional awesome meditation practice -- it's a win-win.

gbnz87 · 2019-03-06T01:39:05+00:00

Try a sleepy tea. They dont make you fall to sleep but they do relax you and put you into the mood.

Try a Shakti mat. Something about blood rushing to your back can tire you out.

Cut electronics 2 hours before bed. Have a shower and read a book for a hour. Maybe listen to the radio or a podcast.

Listen to white noise when trying to sleep (never worked for me but it does for some)

Minimise caffeine as much as possible. I only have some in the morning if I have anything important that day. I am super sensitive to it by the way 1 coffee leaves me up until 2 am.

Make sure you have a cool room or bed as you fall asleep when you body temperature drops by a few degrees. I got one of those cooling gel mattress protectors and its really helped me.

Put a little dab of toothpaste on the back of your throat or just brush your teeth before bed. Not sure why the first part of that one works.

If none of these help at all you probably need a sleep study. I wouldnt get in the habit of taking something like melatonin as you will end up relying on that (also there as lots of purity issues with that stuff)

CasualPlay3r · 2019-03-06T02:29:38+00:00

its a state of mind. coming from someone who tried it all, i can tell you most people miss the point when it comes to sleep.

first, you gotta mentalize yourself correctly.

you will be ok. if you dont sleep fully all night, the world wont end, you can make it up with a nap or two, so dont worry yourself to oblivion
your time in bed is for rest, physical and mental. dont think, dont police your thoughts, they will come, just let them go and dont dwell on any, it wont do any good. most things will be there tomorrow for you to deal with anyways.
relax. take your time and dont force trying to sleep. just go to bed and focus on your body, your breathing. i tend to focus on how comfortable i feel in my sheets and just doze off. most people live in the future, worrying, in the past or somewhere else. try to be in your bed and in the moment, you will be surprised.

chazthundergut · 2019-03-06T02:50:19+00:00

Wake up early and start the day off with a workout

BrodinsOats · 2019-03-06T04:26:12+00:00

Sunlight exposure in the morning, very low and minimal lighting after sunset, minimize screen time before bed, reduce caffeine consumption, and especially avoid caffeine in the afternoon.

SirAttackHelicopter · 2019-03-05T22:07:13+00:00

make sure to wind down before bed. Do NOT eat after 7pm. Eliminate social media and electronics before bed. Make sure your room has the proper temperature (slightly colder than what you find normal so that you can bundle up) and is very dark. Do NOT take things like melatonin as it will mess with your internal clock.

Title	Any tips on falling asleep on time
Author	superbat33
Upvotes	8
Comments	17
Date	March 5, 2019 9:15 PM UTC (7 years ago)
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