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Reduce caffeine at least 6 hours prior to bedtime.
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Avoid stimulus prior to bedtime. (TV, fire drills, conflict, paying bills, other stressors)
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Read, snuggle, have sex, meditate to relax.
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Shower or take a lavender bath with candles prior to bed.
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Do a body scan. (deep breathe, visualize each body part touching the bed, make each part light on the bed)
Bonus: write down noisy thoughts not easily dismissed.