Are you afraid that you will not get enough sleep tonight and are you going to bed early tonight? So that doesn't work...
Worrying is often the cause
One in three women suffer from sleepless nights. This is mainly due to worry, for example about work and family. If you suffer from insomnia, it is better not to go to bed earlier. This increases the 'sleep pressure' so that you cannot fall asleep.
Make yourself tired
Make yourself tired enough to feel like going to bed. Exercise during the day, do fun things with the kids and make sure you spend all your energy well. And stop worrying!
This is how you stop worrying
You can try to get rid of your worrying thoughts by writing them down. As a result, you literally write the problems off, you don't bottle it up and you empty your head. For example, if you are awake because of a conflict at work, it is good to start a confrontation:air your heart and say what it means. Remember that your bed is there to sleep in, not to lie awake in because of the stress.
Don't make it a big deal
If you have a hard time falling asleep, don't make it too big a deal. Don't think, 'I have to sleep!' Then it just doesn't work. By giving it a positive spin, you dispel the stress and that must-feeling. You lie relaxed in your warm bed and you don't have to get out for the time being. Delicious, isn't it?
Ensure a healthy diet Certain foods can also contribute to a good night's sleep. Whole wheat bread, fruit (especially bananas and cherries), protein-rich foods like steak, salmon, herring and turkey stimulate the neurotransmitters that make you tired.
