{"id":9427,"date":"2012-03-14T22:45:08","date_gmt":"2012-03-15T06:45:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/?p=9427"},"modified":"2013-09-17T10:01:11","modified_gmt":"2013-09-17T18:01:11","slug":"5-reasons-youre-probably-not-sleeping","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/blog\/5-reasons-youre-probably-not-sleeping\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Reasons You&#8217;re Probably Not Sleeping"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/Screen-shot-2012-03-14-at-4.11.39-PM.png\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Counting over hundreds of sheep, tossing and turning for that perfect position on your bed, eyes closed but mind wide awake for hours\u2014sounds familiar? This is you in dire desperation for sleep. Mostly as a result of lifestyle choices, a significant number of people have occasional bouts of insomnia episodes and the inability to land a successful good night\u2019s sleep. In this article, we will talk about the most probable reasons just why people can&#8217;t sleep.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. <\/strong><strong>Your body is not yet at a ready for sleep.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Your body should be in the perfect condition for you to fall asleep. Here are some things you must consider are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sleep preparations \u2013 Don\u2019t exercise and tire yourself hard minutes before you lie on your bed. Don\u2019t eat too many or splurge on a heavy dinner before quickly going to bed. Don\u2019t take caffeinated drinks that may keep you awake. Prepare well and avoid such activities that require physical effort.<\/li>\n<li>Sleep environment \u2013 Set the right room temperature, choose a <a title=\"Comfortable Bed Mattress\" href=\"http:\/\/uratex.com.ph\" target=\"_blank\">Comfortable Bed Mattress<\/a>, pillows, blankets, lighting and sleeping position.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>2. <\/strong><strong>You&#8217;re stressed.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019re stressed with upsetting matters, your brain sends a message to the body to release hormones that heighten alertness and prepare it for action. So don&#8217;t agonize over these events. When your emotions are in rage, unburden by writing them down or talk to a trusted person to boil over. Unwind your tangled emotions before retreating to bed.Sleep has its prerequisites; a sound mind is to a sound body. You can&#8217;t fall asleep when you think too much (e.g. about finances, plans for the day or week ahead, work, etc.).<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. <\/strong><strong>You don&#8217;t have a sleep schedule.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Busy individuals keep such odd schedules that their bodies and brains often don\u2019t slow down even when they\u2019re supposed to. But do note that having a consistent sleep time and schedule is important to alarm your body when to doze off.<\/p>\n<p>Invite yourself to sleep in a regular pattern (ritual). However, do not exaggerate and look at the clock every second it ticks. Doing so will only bring you more frustration and aggravate your problem in sleeping.<\/p>\n<p>Also, our biological clocks react differently according to our body\u2019s response to light. Medics say that sunlight and regular indoor lighting are interpreted as active signals, while very little or no light at all means preparing to slow down and rest. To help your body\u2019s rhythm to remain in a natural and undisturbed state, it\u2019s advisable to incorporate lighting with time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. <\/strong><strong>You&#8217;re distracted by your gadgets.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Make it a point to use your bed for just one reason: <em>sleeping<\/em>. Don\u2019t watch television, listen to music, play with smartphone applications, work, read or do anything on bed that requires moderate or deep thinking, when you\u2019re about to sleep. These activities stimulate the brain, hence affecting how quickly you will be able to fall asleep.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, nuisances from the news feed or TV program may possibly serve as an obstacle to your sleep process. Keep in mind that graphic and disturbing materials could spawn nightmares, and these could in turn impact the stages in your sleep. As such, you must intensify your discipline and teach your mind and body that going to bed means sleeping alone.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. <\/strong><strong>Your medication keeps you awake.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sometimes the medicine you intake may have side effects that hinder you for an easy slumber. Read the labels carefully and make sure that the medicine for your health maintenance doesn\u2019t have those side effects keeping you from that sound sleep you rightfully deserve.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When sleeping problems persist despite your efforts to change your lifestyle as suggested above, get up and do something relaxing for a bit and try again. Do not teach your body to turn to sleeping pills which mask rather than solve the problem and can lead to addiction. If sleeping problems are recurring, maybe it\u2019s time to consult with a doctor. Do not suffer with sleeping problems in silence, else other problems like restlessness and anxieties will crop up.<\/p>\n<p>Good luck and sweet dreams!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Author Bio:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Treisha is a portrait of a modern-day Party Girl. Nights of dancing and socializing are not uncommon in Treisha&#8217;s life, but she claims to know and respect her limits. When responsibilities and opportunities align themselves, she knows how to prioritize them and keep them in order. Treisha works part-time as a blog manager and writer for <a title=\"Uratex Blog\" href=\"http:\/\/uratexblog.com\" target=\"_blank\">Uratex Blog<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Photo credit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dailysquee.com\">Daily Squee<\/a><br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Counting over hundreds of sheep, tossing and turning for that perfect position on your bed, eyes closed but mind wide awake for hours\u2014sounds familiar? This is you in dire desperation for sleep. Mostly as a result of lifestyle choices, a significant number of people have occasional bouts of insomnia episodes and the inability to land a successful good night\u2019s sleep. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/blog\/5-reasons-youre-probably-not-sleeping\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12163,"featured_media":9500,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0},"categories":[24,6],"tags":[1639,339,66,4629,136,1419],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v19.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>5 Reasons You&#039;re Probably Not Sleeping - Pick the Brain | Motivation and Self Improvement<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Make it a point to use your bed for just one reason: sleeping. 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