Sleep is something that is vital to us all but something that not all of us get a lot of – sometimes we have too much to do and end up working late, or sometimes we may have the time but our minds won’t unwind.

Sleep is good for our mental health, it keeps our heart healthy, helps us maintain a healthy weight, keeps the immune system strong, reduces stress levels and also keeps the skin looking glowing and healthy.

Here are our top 5 tips to sleep better at night…..

  1. NO SCREEN TIME AN HOUR BEFORE BED – looking at our phones/laptops does not require too much energy, which is why it can usually keep our minds awake. try staying off your phones/ipads/laptops or watching too much TV before bed, and instead possibly read a book or magazine/listen to an audiobook. No screen activity will help your mind have that important time to wind down before sleep.
  2. MAKE A BEDTIME LIST – if you’re an over thinker and things are bothering you before you go to sleep, you could write down a list of the thoughts that are bothering you before you sleep.
  3. TRY LAVENDER – Studies on lavender show it has a brilliant effect on calming. We would recommend trying some drops of lavender oil on your pillow or lighting a lavender candle before bed. Trick your brain into relating this smell with sleep, and eventually the smell will instantly prepare your mind for bed.
  4. CREATE A COMFORTING SPACE – make your bed a haven with soft bedding, relaxing colours and soothing scents. Try to avoid using your bed for work, so that in your mind you have a place of relaxation still.
  5. TRY EXERCISING – Studies have shown that building muscle can help you fall asleep easier and reduce the amount of times you wake up in the night. It can also aid sleep by reducing depression or anxiety.