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Get Sleep Now!! (Part 2)

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Eat. Sleep. Be happy. Repeat.   Unknown- Your Quest:  A Great Night's Sleep Your Steps: Just Moments Away 1. Make a list of what you need to do the next day , write it all down and keep that paper and pen near your bedside in case you think of anything else you need to do. When you write things down you’re giving your brain the signal that it no longer needs to think about those tasks. 2.   Don't watch television or listen to the radio (especially the news) before retiring for the night - and certainly do not fall asleep with the TV or radio on. 3.   Read some inspirational or self-growth material for at least 30 minutes prior to bed. Your goal is to fill your mind with inspirational thoughts before falling asleep so that the last thoughts you have before drifting off are uplifting thoughts - as opposed to the stressful thoughts that most people fall asleep thinking about. 4.   Make sure the room that you're sleeping in is as dark a room as possibl...

Get Sleep Now!! (Part 1)

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There is a time for many words, and there is also a time for sleep. Homer- When was the last time you had a great (not just  good ) night's sleep? I mean, a sleep that makes you want to spring out of bed with a serious burst of energy? Been a while, huh? Fret no more my friends, I have discovered some helpful tips to help you get a better night's sleep. A typical great night's sleep usually involves falling asleep within 10 minutes of your head hitting the pillow. It's actually an atypical occurrence for most people.  A key factor in determining if you've had a great night's sleep is if you have pleasant or "sweet" dreams. If you've had nightmares or 'stressful' dreams then you're probably not getting "restful" sleep. Why is it so important to get quality sleep each and every night? Your body and your mind break down and get worn out from stress during the day.  The only time that your body and your mind repai...