Sleep In Peace

"I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety."
~Psalm 4:8

See the "I will?" It's a decision. 

You don't have to be a victim of insomnia. I have always had trouble falling asleep. The moment I hit the pillow I think of everything. My mind is so loud. The second before falling asleep is the most active second of my life, in my mind. I know that falling asleep with a full and active mind does not predict to a peaceful sleep. I could sleep for 8-10 hours, still I will feel tired the next day and that will not help me in being a blessing to be around. Good sleep helps your physical, emotional, and spiritual health.

There is a few simple things you can do today, that will help you sleep in peace. 
1) Modify your eating habits. See my previous post.
2) Create the right environment. The ideal sleep atmosphere is dark, quiet and cool. 
3) Establish a nighttime routine. Find a way to unwind and do the same thing every night. If possible, end your routine by getting to bed around the same time every night. 
4) Keep a notebook by your bed. If your mind is full and you can't stop thinking about things that worry you, concern you, things that need to be done and planned, write it down. I never thought this actually helped to remove them from my mind, but it did. Try it and you'll be surprised!

These are things that helped me. I hope they help you, too, and you find your perfect nighttime routine and pattern to feel better. Any tips? Share! ;-)