6 Simple Tips For The Girls Who Can't Ever Sleep
Start writing a post
Student Life

6 Simple Tips For The Girls Who Can't Ever Sleep

I recently saw a post that most people have trouble sleeping because it requires you to be at peace and I feel attacked.

112
6 Simple Tips For The Girls Who Can't Ever Sleep

I'm pretty sure there isn't a single person reading this who hasn't had a rough night of sleep. Those nights when your mind switches into overdrive and before you know it you are thinking a million things a minute, tossing and turning until it's light out. Luckily for some, these nights are rare and don't happen on the regular.

Unfortunately, there are some people who experience this all to often. I used to have so so much trouble trying to fall asleep and I'm sharing some of my tips I've learned along the way to help get a better night of sleep.

1. Soft Music

Whether it be classical, acoustic, or even ocean noises, playing something softly can help your mind calm down and drift off to sleep. When it's not too loud or distracting and busy sounds its easy to listen to and eventually fall asleep to.

I have an account on Spotify and love that they have an entire Sleep genre of playlists compiled of the exact type of music and sounds I'm talking about right now. I personally enjoy peaceful guitar music to all asleep too.

2. Put your damn cell phone away

As hard as it may be, setting your phone down a good 45 minutes before falling asleep and keeping your eyes off that tiny, lit up screen can help your mind settle in for the snooze.

3. Counting 

This is something I did and still do when I find myself facing anxiety when I'm trying to sleep. My mind gets so busy thinking about this and that, so I set a number to count to and count to it repeatedly.

It's usually no higher than 4 or 5. I found that if I don't set a number to count to, I get off track and circle back to overthinking.

4. Guided Meditation 

I am far from an expert or even a teacher of meditation, I really don't even practice that often or try to share my ways. Nonetheless, this is the number one helper I have had with falling asleep.

There are several tracks available online that you can listen to, the voice literally guides you to falling asleep and I have had some great nights of rest using this technique. Don't knock it till you try it.

5. Stretching/Yoga

Like I mentioned with the meditation, I'm not an expert nor a teacher, I'm simply sharing techniques for falling asleep as someone who has had trouble with it before. Getting on the floor and doing some simple stretches, focusing a lot of the legs, can make me feel totally ready to pass out.

I don't know the science behind it but it makes your body feel better and more relaxed. And thanks for the internet there are tons of media available to follow along with an actual yoga teacher in the comfort of your home.

6. Wash your face, brush your teeth, make a to do list for tomorrow

Like I mentioned at the beginning, I recently saw a post saying people have trouble falling asleep because it requires you to be at peace. Everything could have gone wrong in your day or tomorrow may be tantalizing, but you will feel such a sense of accomplishment when you brush your teeth and wash your face and just actually take the time to prepare for a night of sleep.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

52045
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less
a man and a woman sitting on the beach in front of the sunset

Whether you met your new love interest online, through mutual friends, or another way entirely, you'll definitely want to know what you're getting into. I mean, really, what's the point in entering a relationship with someone if you don't know whether or not you're compatible on a very basic level?

Consider these 21 questions to ask in the talking stage when getting to know that new guy or girl you just started talking to:

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

Challah vs. Easter Bread: A Delicious Dilemma

Is there really such a difference in Challah bread or Easter Bread?

33430
loaves of challah and easter bread stacked up aside each other, an abundance of food in baskets
StableDiffusion

Ever since I could remember, it was a treat to receive Easter Bread made by my grandmother. We would only have it once a year and the wait was excruciating. Now that my grandmother has gotten older, she has stopped baking a lot of her recipes that require a lot of hand usage--her traditional Italian baking means no machines. So for the past few years, I have missed enjoying my Easter Bread.

Keep Reading...Show less
Adulting

Unlocking Lake People's Secrets: 15 Must-Knows!

There's no other place you'd rather be in the summer.

956269
Group of joyful friends sitting in a boat
Haley Harvey

The people that spend their summers at the lake are a unique group of people.

Whether you grew up going to the lake, have only recently started going, or have only been once or twice, you know it takes a certain kind of person to be a lake person. To the long-time lake people, the lake holds a special place in your heart, no matter how dirty the water may look.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Top 10 Reasons My School Rocks!

Why I Chose a Small School Over a Big University.

181181
man in black long sleeve shirt and black pants walking on white concrete pathway

I was asked so many times why I wanted to go to a small school when a big university is so much better. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure a big university is great but I absolutely love going to a small school. I know that I miss out on big sporting events and having people actually know where it is. I can't even count how many times I've been asked where it is and I know they won't know so I just say "somewhere in the middle of Wisconsin." But, I get to know most people at my school and I know my professors very well. Not to mention, being able to walk to the other side of campus in 5 minutes at a casual walking pace. I am so happy I made the decision to go to school where I did. I love my school and these are just a few reasons why.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments