Some people can’t sleep at night. They are miserable. There are millions who are not able to get the restorative shut eye.

Recent research has shown the world, how much are body rhythms are linked to general well being. Whether it is high blood presssure or obesity, it has its effect on the general well being. Good sleep is essential for staying healthy and energetic.

Most people find it increasingly difficult to handle the day’s workload and tension if they are not able to get proper sleep. Getting addicted to sedatives is not advisable. Limiting consumptions of caffeine, nicotine and alcohol is required. One should not exercise too vigorously one or two hours before sleeping time.

One has to be proactive, and take certain precautions in order to have good night’s sleep.

All the worries that we have take a huge proportion in the still of the night, when one is lying awake on the bed.Befor going to bed one must make a list of all the worries that he/she has. Also write down the list of things to be done for solving the problems.

If possible let someone give you a massage. Lie on your back, do muscle relaxation, tensing and then releasing body parts, starting with your feet and moving towards your forehead. Breathe in, tense the muscle, breathe out and let go.

Bright lights make our brain active, so avoid bright light in the bedroom before getting ready for bed. When you are trying to sleep there should be only indirect light. Make sure your bed is not in the way of direct sunlight, moonlight or streetlight. To keep out early morning lights use clips to hold curtains closed.

One should normally fall asleep within 20 minutes of hitting the pillow. If you are not able to sleep in 20 minutes, you should not be lying around. It is better to go out of your bedroom Try to read, but nothing too difficult or serious or you can listen to soft music. Do not play any difficult video or computer game, do not exercise or start cleaning your cupboard. Get back to the bedroom when you start feeling drowsy again. Bedroom should be the place of rest at night and not of any activity.

Make your bed very comfortable. Your pillows should be properly plumped up and mattress should not sag. If you have your computer in your bedroom, cover the monitor switch with a black tape.Try to keep things in order. Untidy or messy room can induce some stress.

Yawning is normally associated with sleep, but recent research says the yawning is the result of oxygen deficit in the body. So if you start yawning, deep breathing exercise will help in restoring the oxygen level.

Honey induces sleep. A spoonful of honey in warm water might help in falling asleep.

A clear demarcation is necessary in our mind to distinguish between waking time and sleeping time, that is why when you wake up in the morning, go for a 30 minute walk and enjoy the beginning of another new day. Feel the sunlight on your skin and let your mind dwell on the beauty of nature when you are out for your morning walk.