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Does this sound familiar to you \uff0d you\u2019re laying in bed staring at the ceiling and counting how much time you\u2019ll get to sleep if you fall asleep immediately?<\/p>\n

Well, look no further! Here are 10 tips to help you fall asleep quickly and get that sweet sweet rest you\u2019ve been looking forward to all day.<\/p>\n

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Exercise<\/span><\/h2>\n

The best way to make yourself sleepy is to get tired, obviously. You can exercise in the gym, at home or at the park.<\/p>\n

Any place and any way you choose will be helpful to tire you out.<\/p>\n

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What you need to remember, however, is to not work out immediately before going to bed.<\/p>\n

Adrenaline and other hormones exercise creates will keep you awake and pumped up for at least 3 hours after working out.<\/p>\n

So try to work out in the early morning or in your lunch break for best results.<\/p>\n

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Take a shower<\/span><\/h2>\n

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The benefits of hot showers have been proven all the time.<\/p>\n

Even if you\u2019re a fan of cold showers, you should know that cold showers have the effect of waking you up.<\/p>\n

Which is why specialists recommend taking a cold shower in the morning and a hot one in the evening.<\/p>\n

Hot showers help relieve stress, fight insomnia and relax the muscles.<\/p>\n

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Don\u2019t get drunk<\/span><\/h2>\n

This is something most of us can relate to – you go out with friends at night, get wasted, go to sleep for 15 hours and then wake up like you\u2019ve lived through two economic crises, a world war and maybe a divorce or two.<\/p>\n

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That\u2019s because alcohol affects the REM stage of sleep, which means it makes you sleep longer but worse.<\/p>\n

Coffee is also another bad beverage to ingest before planning to go to sleep.<\/p>\n

Remember to drink coffee at least 6 hours before your scheduled sleep time, otherwise, you\u2019ll just be laying in bed regretting your choices.<\/p>\n

What you should drink, however, is soothing beverages like chamomile tea, hot choco or just plain water to keep yourself hydrated and relaxed.<\/p>\n

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Lay off the fatty foods<\/span><\/h2>\n

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One other thing you should reconsider in your diet is saturated fats.<\/p>\n

Hence if you\u2019ve had a juicy steak with a side of potatoes for dinner, maybe don\u2019t go to bed immediately.<\/p>\n

Other fatty foods you should avoid before bedtime are oils, butter, cheese, meats and cream.<\/p>\n

Also, try not to have too much sugar in the evening because it also energizes you.<\/p>\n

Fatty and sugary foods make sleep lighter and less restorative.<\/p>\n

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Put down the phone<\/span><\/h2>\n

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If you\u2019re reading this article on your phone while laying in bed – well tough luck.<\/p>\n

Put down that phone and know from now on to avoid any kind of electronic devices at least 2 hours before going to sleep.<\/p>\n

Also maybe keep the home office out of your bedroom.<\/p>\n

The blue light all technology emits is super bad for our eyes, causes diseases, messes up sleep and is just not good for sleep. Find out how blue light destroys your eyes<\/a> and sleep<\/a>.<\/p>\n

To decrease the eye strain you get from sitting in front of your computer all day you can install Iris<\/a> – our software that will help you sleep better<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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