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11 Natural Tricks for Insomnia

August 19, 2016 by Wifeeclectic 30 Comments

Today’s post is sponsored by Natrol, but my love for their melatonin is all my own!

I am not a great sleeper. As a total night owl, sometimes I struggle to fall asleep until 3 or 4 in the morning every night, which ends up messing up the next day too. People are always suggesting sleeping pills to me, but I feel but better using natural ways to get to sleep. These are my favorite.

Meditation– Meditation has been shown to improve sleep cycles when used right before bed. Focusing on the positive and deep breathing can help clear your mind for rest.

Notebook– Often times people can’t fall asleep because they have things they are thinking about. Keep a pad of paper next to your bed so you can jot down notes to yourself so you can let things go and sleep.

Stimulants– Avoid Caffeine  and nicotine before bed. They stimulate you and keep you awake longer.

Exercise– Add a 20 minute work out to your morning routine can actually make it easier for you to unwind at night.

Hot bath or shower– a hot bath can calm you down and get your body ready for sleep. Try an epsom salt bath with a touch of lavender essential oils to help with the calming effects.

Put away screens at least 30 minutes before bed– Staring at a phone will you are in bed can keep you up long after you have put the screen down. Turning off the blue light and allowing yourself to prepare for bed without a screen will help you fall asleep later.

Set the right temperature– Sleeping in a room that is too hot or too cold will make it harder to fall asleep and stay asleep. Try setting your thermostat around 65 degrees for optimal sleeping.

Get outside in the morning– Help your body’s natural rhythm by getting sun during the day.

Stick to a schedule– It is better for your body to wake up and go to sleep at the same time every day. Even on those lazy Saturday mornings!

 

Try ear plugs and a sleep mask– block out the external stimulants that could be keeping you awake.

Melatonin– Melatonin, like Natrol Melatonin is a 100% drug free secret weapon when it comes to getting your body to recognize that it is time for sleep. Natrol Melatonin Fast Dissolve is 100% drug-free and non-habit forming. Supports an overall better sleep and helps regulate healthy sleeping patterns. It is 100% vegetarian and Natrol Melatonin Fast Dissolve tablets allows consumers to take anytime, anywhere with no water needed.

If you have trouble staying asleep, you might try Natrol Advanced Sleep Melatonin. It  is also a 100% drug-free sleep aid that helps you fall asleep faster and stay asleep with a built in 2-layered time release that gives you an initial 5mg dosage to help you fall sleep and then releases the remaining 5mg dosage throughout your sleep to help you stay asleep.

Natrol Melatonin has made a HUGE difference in my quality of life. I have always struggled to sleep and I have even gotten my days and nights completely mixed up before. Natrol helped me right it. Natrol is available in your vitamin aisle, just look for the purple bottle. Right now you can download a coupon so you can try Natrol Melatonin for yourself.

What tricks do you use to get to sleep?
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  1. Kimberly Stroh says

    August 23, 2016 at 12:21 am

    I turn off the TV and take a hot bath before bed. It always helps put me in a deep sleep.

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  2. Rebecca Bryant says

    August 23, 2016 at 1:06 am

    My son suffers from insomnia and I would love a natural way to help him. thank you for this information.

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  3. Reesa Lewandowski says

    August 23, 2016 at 1:17 am

    I definitely suffer from insomnia more times than not. I will have to try exercising before bed and maybe that will help.

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  4. Robin Rue says

    August 23, 2016 at 1:17 am

    I have never tried this type of melatonin but I have tried it in the past. Maybe I should give this one a try to see if it helps.

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  5. Karen Morse says

    August 23, 2016 at 1:27 am

    I have had insomnia since the 7th grade. All kinds of strategies in place… but essentially its all about just calming down the mind and these are great ideas to help in that process!

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  6. Terri Steffes says

    August 23, 2016 at 2:25 am

    I have had trouble sleeping since menopause! It's a real thing. I have learned to have a cooling pillow, use a diffuser with lavender and to read a calming book. Those help me bed down quickly and for a good amount of sleep.

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  7. Kim says

    August 23, 2016 at 2:27 am

    I've never had a problem sleeping, my body is both blessed and cursed with being constantly sleepy. I've heard many people talk about the great benefits of this natural melatonin and that it's a 'real miracle' in their lives.

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  8. Kecia says

    August 23, 2016 at 3:03 am

    I sometimes find it very hard to fall asleep. I usually put lavender oil in my diffuser and try to cut down on my screen time before bed to make things easier on me.

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  9. Amanda Love says

    August 23, 2016 at 8:58 am

    Falling asleep is never easy especially if you have a lot of things on your mind. I really think these tips will help a lot and it's good to be able to keep your mind at ease too.

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  10. ana de jesus says

    August 23, 2016 at 10:14 am

    I have insomnia too so I am always tired, I find that a warm room makes me sleepy and drowsy which is a blessing and a curse. Lol!

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  11. Heather McMechan says

    August 23, 2016 at 12:56 pm

    Sometimes I take Calcium Magnesium before bed if I'm feeling stressed or I had to work late on the computer.

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  12. blythe32 says

    August 23, 2016 at 5:06 pm

    I'm a horrible sleeper. I have such trouble falling asleep and medication doesn't work for me either. I'm always envious of those who can go to bed and fall asleep and then wake up in the morning feeling refreshed.

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  13. Wendy says

    August 23, 2016 at 5:36 pm

    I so love all of these photos! As someone who suffers from insomnia too, I love my Natrol!

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  14. Heather Lawrence says

    August 23, 2016 at 5:43 pm

    My hubby has occasionally suffered from insomnia and it's been a horrible experience.
    I think we never really thought too much about what we are doing throughout the day effects how well we sleep at night! I will have to pass these tips on to him.

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  15. Heather says

    August 23, 2016 at 10:28 pm

    I go through periods of insomnia, usually when all three of my kids are sleeping peacefully! I haven't heard of this, but often use epsom salts.

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  16. tiarastantrums says

    August 23, 2016 at 11:23 pm

    I am a chronic insomniac too. I go to bed around 2 am or so and it takes me forever to fall asleep. Melatonin does not work for me. I take Benadryl every night to help me stay sleeping.

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  17. Caitlin + Dani says

    August 24, 2016 at 12:05 am

    oh my goodness – the snow white pics are tooooo cute. These are great tips. We love using meditation in the case of insomnia. It's a wonderful natural method.

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  18. Rachel Langer says

    August 24, 2016 at 12:45 am

    Oh your girls are so sweet!!! I have a hard time sleeping a lot. Lavender essential oil has saved me many nights!

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  19. Rachel says

    August 24, 2016 at 1:56 am

    I have a hard time falling asleep. These are great tips and some I'll have to try.

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  20. Dawn McAlexander says

    August 24, 2016 at 2:51 am

    I really needed these tips. Thus far this week I have had approximately 6 hours of sleep. That's over three days. You do the math. I needed some help. Thank you!

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  21. Koninika Patel says

    August 24, 2016 at 7:43 pm

    This is so awesome and relatable for almost all moms! Love how you have organized the post and provided valuable insight into the ever increasing problem/issue in all households. Love to try them out!

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  22. Hil'Lesha O'Nan says

    August 24, 2016 at 7:45 pm

    I don't have insomnia, but I do have trouble falling asleep every now and then, especially when I'm overwhelmed with work. One of the things that seems to help me is having a white noise machine.

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  23. Stacey says

    August 24, 2016 at 8:50 pm

    I will occasionally use Melatonin when I'm having trouble falling asleep but never this brand. I agree that sticking to a schedule also really helps! If I even fall asleep 30 minutes later than normal, I don't sleep as well!

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  24. CourtneyLynne says

    August 24, 2016 at 9:47 pm

    I am the worst when it comes to sleep!!! I love sleep but my mind however does not! I will have to try melatonin.

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  25. Cassandra @ Powered By BLING says

    August 24, 2016 at 10:19 pm

    I have trouble falling asleep too. It takes me a long time for my brain to unwind. I don't like to take medicine, not even OTC, but I have found that a glass of warm milk sometimes help.

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  26. Whitney S. says

    August 25, 2016 at 5:25 am

    I think these are such great tips! I think a big one for a lot of people is to stop drinking caffeine after a certain time and to stop with social media and watching TV, while in bed trying to fall asleep.

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  27. jillconyers says

    August 25, 2016 at 8:09 am

    Evening workouts and meditation are my goto for great sleep and a healthy life too. I occasionally use Melatonin and it really helps to get back on track with sleeping well.

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  28. Teresa Laura says

    August 26, 2016 at 12:00 pm

    I am the WORST sleeper, so these tips are super helpful. I do use Melatonin from time to time but I've never used Natrol. I'll have to pick some up.

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  29. Arin | Heart of Chic says

    August 26, 2016 at 6:08 pm

    my friend was telling me this trick, and that it actually works! i always take a lavender bubble bath before bed, and it calms me down.

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  30. ConciergeLibrarian says

    August 30, 2016 at 9:20 am

    Insomnia affects so many people…some even in a chronic way. Thanks for sharing these tips

    Reply

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