Zzzz... What do you do when you can't sleep?
While some are trying to catch Zs, others are taking Ls cause they are up all night.
From hypnotising toes to counting sheep, here's what to do when you can't sleep...
It's National Up All Night Night and this got us thinking...
Falling asleep can be very difficult, a study shows that 68% of adults face or have faced difficulty with sleep. The tossing and turning can often be an endless cycle that leads to irritability, drowsiness, and fatigue the next day.
Very rarely do we find tips and tricks that actually aid in calming the mind and body.
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Many South Africans have shared some of their nightly routines when attempting to get some 'beauty sleep'.
Some tips and tricks shared have been watching YouTube videos, listening to calming music, playing guitar or looking out the window at the city. Although, these options can lead to making you feel awake for an extended period of time.
One user said, "I use a meditation technique whereby I self-hypnotise. I start by calming my mind and focusing my attention from my head all the way to my toes. I then trick my body into reaching a state of deep relaxation and I fall asleep."
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Others users have shared their tips that work, these include:
- "I count all the lines on the ceiling, doors on wardrobe and cupboards or play game on my phone"
- "I keep my room cool, dark and comfortable and change positions frequently."
- "I do some calming yoga in my bed and try to take my mind off things."
- "Breathing techniques...it's what works best!"
- "I follow a very strict sleep schedule, in bed at 9pm and no devices after 8pm."
- "Sleep tablets...I have resorted to seeking professional advice."
Do you have any sleep tactics to share for when you're up counting sheep?
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