Sleeping pills is no longer the only alternative; try out the following quick fixes to fall asleep!
Inhale through your left nostril
Lie down on your left side and place your finger on your right nostril. This will help you regulate your blood pressure and calm you. Deep breathing and frequent inhalation and exhalation may further help you tranquilize yourself, suggests Mirror Online.
Use your imagination
Try thinking of something very soothing, like doing something pleasurable or imagining a waterfall. You may also visualise yourself sleeping in the perfect sleeping condition; imagine yourself curled up on a feather bed with the softest sheets. WikiHow
Postpone worrying and brainstorming
If there is a series of events the next day keeping you up, or if an exciting idea has hit you don’t let it bother you throughout the night. Instead, note it down on a piece of paper and let yourself forget about it till the next day.
Roll your eyes
Closing your eyes and rolling the eye balls up three times can help you stimulate your sleep hormone, melatonin. This is because it is the same activity your eyes indulge in while you sleep.
Lighting options
The darker the room, the more it helps. Make sure light does not directly hit your eyes since that will create shadows under your eye. Block your face or place the light at some distance.
Sleep only when you’re completely exhausted
Struggling to fall sleep just leads to frustration, suggests healthysleep.com. If you’re not asleep after 20 minutes, get out of bed, go to another room, and do something relaxing; like reading or listening to music until you are tired enough to sleep.
Push buttons
Lying on your back, take a deep, slow breath and at the same time, squeeze your toes tightly as if you are trying to curl them under your foot and then release the squeeze. This will help you relax your muscles.
Published in The Express Tribune, May 28th, 2014.
Like Life & Style on Facebook, follow @ETLifeandStyle on Twitter for the latest in fashion, gossip and entertainment.
COMMENTS
Comments are moderated and generally will be posted if they are on-topic and not abusive.
For more information, please see our Comments FAQ