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It Takes Me So Long to Fall Asleep. What Can I Do to Wind Down at Night?

Joseph Coupal - Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Answered by: Heather Hawk

You are not alone! According to the National Sleep Foundation, more than half of Americans have difficulty sleeping.

If you have young children like me, then this statistic rings true. I’ve realized that sleep is a valuable commodity with little ones in the house. The most frustrating part is when the kids are finally sleeping and I can’t seem to wind down.

I decided to try implementing some relaxation techniques to help improve both my quantity and quality of sleep. These are a few things that work for me:

Wearing earplugs to block out noise.
Run a fan at night to help create white noise.
Sticking to a bedtime routine that helps me wind down.
Taking a relaxing bath.
Letting my mind wander into a Lifetime television show or a good book is also a perfect way to make my eyes heavy.

Find a relaxing activity that calms your mind and body from the chaos and hurried pace of the day. Improving your quality of sleep can have a positive effect on all aspects of life, including your workouts.

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