Getting More and Better Sleep! - Continued

Firm mattresses that does not sag, that supports your body is going to be a mattress that will help your body relax. If you have had the same mattress for more than ten years, you might want to take a second look at your mattress so you can get the most of your rest and relax at night when you crawl into bed.

Along the same lines of you mattress, if your are tall or small, you will have to think about what type of bed you are sleeping in. if you are to tall for your bed, your feet stick out and you are uncomfortable. Get a bed, a mattress, or at least the size of blankets that really fit your body and what you need to get some rest. 

If you are not getting enough exercise during your day, you may feel restless at night. Getting a little bit of exercise, or as much as possible is going to help you feel drowsy and tired when you lie down in bed at night. Try not to exercise right before going to be as exercising will get your blood pumping and excite your body. Exercise about an hour before you want to get to bed for the best possible rest and relaxation. 

Getting to bed at the same time every night and getting up about the same time every day is going to help set your body schedule so you feel tired when it is time to get to bed. Changing your schedule daily or every few days does make it more difficult to get sleep when you want and need it most.