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Four Ways To Relax Before Bedtime

Sparing some time for relaxing before bedtime and coming up with easy ways to do it is vital if you want to fall asleep fast and get enough rest. But, after a tiring day full of stress and anxiety relaxing is not always easy. And this is more so if you still need to do some chores in the evening such as clean the house and prepare dinner. However, if you know what to do, you can relax and unwind fast as you prepare for bed. 

Here are some easy ways that you can use to relax before going to bed.

#1 Listen to Some Music

Music is one of the oldest but also one of the most effective relaxation techniques. Listening to some soft and slow tunes a few minutes before bed is a perfect way of unwinding. Also, putting some songs that you like can also help you forget about the things that are stressing you. But, make sure that you do not listen to anything that reminds you of sad events in your life because it can add to the stress.  If tea isn’t your thing, then supplements like lavender oil capsules or Delta 9 Gummies are an excellent alternative

#2 Brew Some Peppermint Tea

Some herbal tea before going under the sheets is always an excellent idea as it not only helps you relax but is also beneficial for sleep. And so, sparing a few minutes to make some peppermint tea can be very helpful. The peppermint tea will relieve the anxiety and reduce your stress. Also, the menthol that peppermint contains acts as a muscle relaxant, and so you will always feel good after the tea. Other teas that can also help include chamomile, lavender, valerian, lemon balm and California poppy.

#3 Read a Book

Whether you like reading a lot or not a book can come in handy when you are trying to relax before bed. After you complete your chores and change into your sleeping clothes, you should grab a book and start reading, and the chances are that you will start feeling sleepy after a few pages. And this is regardless of whether you find the book interesting or not. Also, make sure that you are comfortable when reading in bed to avoid neck and back pains. A good way to ensure this is to use a backrest pillow to maintain a good posture.

#4 Do Some Light Yoga or Meditate

Yoga provides solutions for many things from weight loss to dealing with stress and anxiety. Doing a few yoga poses a couple of hours before bedtime can also be very helpful for relaxation. But, it is crucial to make sure that you do not over do it. Mediation, on the other hand, is an excellent way of clearing your thoughts which might make it hard for you to relax.

Conclusion

Finding a way or method to relax before going to bed is vital if you want to get some restorative and enough sleep. The four easy ways above seem to work well for most people, but there are still many other things that you can try. Coming up with a daily routine for unwinding before bed, exercising a few hours before bed, doing deep breathing cycles and taking a hot bath are these other relaxation techniques that you can use before bed.

Author Bio:

I am Jane, a blogger of g9sleeptight.com. I love sharing useful tips and solutions to help you have a good night’s sleep. Follow me on Twitter: @g9sleeptight

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