Tips to De-Stress for a Better Nights Sleep

Reduce Stress for Better Sleep

Is stress holding you back from getting a good nights’ sleep? Stress and tension can keep you awake with worrying thoughts and anxiety or sore muscles from tension. Lack of sleep can have a dramatic effect on your health so it is important to try to get back on track.  Deep and good quality sleep is associated with stabilised glucose levels, overall body restoration, and is vital for maintaining good mental health. Over time poor sleep can lead to problems such as anxiety, depression, poor concentration, and weight gain. So it is important to try to get back on track with sleep. Reducing the effects of stress you are experiencing during the daytime will help you by the time your head hits the pillow. 

Supplements to help with sleep

There are lots of supplements to help but Magnesium is one of the most sought-after ones to help get you to nod off. Many of you find it brilliant. The main reason that magnesium helps so well is that with busy lives you burn up magnesium stores and this can leave you with tense, sore, and tired muscles. It is known as nature's tranquiliser!  Magnesium can help support relaxation as it contributes to normal muscle function, and the normal functioning of the nervous system, so you can get to sleep more quickly. When it comes to magnesium there are many different types, it can be confusing. However, when it comes to sleep Magnesium BisGlycinate is the preferred choice of magnesium as it is highly absorbable. You’ll find lots of supplements like One Nutrition Magnesium BisGlycinate capsules that you could try, it’s 100% Pure with no fillers or unnecessary additives.

Other supplements like Ashwagandha may help to ease daytime stress and help you feel more balanced during the day which in turn could lead to you getting a better sleep. One Nutrition Ashwagandha has added Magnesium and Zinc. 

If it is overthinking thoughts, worry, or feelings of panic are keeping you awake, then, L-Theanine is a great option, it may help to slow these thoughts. L-Theanine combines well with magnesium, and relaxing herbs like Lemon Balm and Chamomile. New Nordic Melissa Dream  tablets is one supplement that contains all of these in one formula.

Or if you prefer you can use BetterYou Magnesium Goodnight Sleep Spray. This contains magnesium with essential oils sage and bergamot to promote deep relaxation. An ideal combination to calm the mind and relax the body. You simply massage it onto your skin before bed and again during the night if needed. It soaks in immediately and can help if you also suffer from aching or cramping legs and spasms. For those of you that like relaxing baths add a handful of BetterYou Magnesium Sleep Flakes to the water to aid relaxation. 

For young children you could take a look at BetterYou Magnesium Sleep Kid's Body Spray. It also contains magnesium with essential oil of Lavender to aid relaxation. You massage it into their skin before bedtime to help them unwind and relax.  Or you could add a small handful of magnesium flakes to their evening bath.

Simple De-Stress Tips

Stress affects all of us and is a problem when it affects your sleep. There are simple things that could help de-stress you. For example, there's  Tisserand De-Stress Pulse Point Roller Ball. This is great for when life is hectic and your brain is worn out with overthinking. Simply roll onto your pulse to help reduce feelings of anxiety and to help you feel calm. 

Tisserand Pillow Mist is perfect to spray on your pillow, the relaxing smell of Lavender may help you to nod off. Essential oils Like Lavender, marjoram, or frankincense are  also good oils to consider for relaxation. Or if you prefer incense sticks you might like Elements Stress Relief incense, they smell great and can help create a relaxing atmosphere.

Try a couple of herbal tea, I like Salus Lemon Balm or Camomile and sometimes I will put one of each in my mug. 

Aim to unwind at least a half an hour before bed.

Counting sheep never worked for me but it might work for you!

If these tips don't help and stress or anxiety is ongoing in your life it might be a good idea to have a chat with someone about how you are feeling.

I hope that some of these tips do help you to get a good night's sleep.