Works for Me: Getting a Good Night’s Rest
Posted in Mixed Bag on December 19, 2007
It’s actually supposed to be Christmas-themed this week, but I think this applies to the holidays pretty well!
The funny thing about today’s Works-for-Me Wednesday tip is that I haven’t been following my own advice lately. I guess that just means that I can prove my own point. As I have been getting out of my routine, I have been struggling to sleep at night and stay awake during the day.
One thing I have learned is that I sleep the best when I go to bed the same time every night. I set my bedtime at a reasonable hour (for me that’s 11:30 during the school year), and I stick to it. I give myself a reasonable amount of time before that to get ready for bed, get ready for the next day, and spend time reading and praying. Any extra time I have before “bedtime” I spend reading. This gives me ample time to prepare for bed and wind down.
When it is time the turn the lights out, I’m ready to fall asleep. This allows me to use the most of my time by not wasting it laying there thinking through all the things I didn’t do as well as giving me the best chance of being ready to go in the morning (which can be hard since I’m not a morning person).
I know that there are crazy times in my life that I won’t be able to do this, but for the most part it is something anyone can do. Even if you have a list of things still left undone, you will be better prepared to tackle them in the morning after a restful night.
Sticking to a nighttime routine…that works for me!
More of my Works-for-Me Wednesday tips:
December 18th, 2007 at 11:22 pm
Good advice Ronnica!
December 18th, 2007 at 11:38 pm
We are creatures of habit and routines work! Thanks for sharing your routine.
God bless you and your family this Christmas season!
December 19th, 2007 at 12:12 am
Thank you for the important reminder. I need to get to bed! Good night! ;)
Martie
December 19th, 2007 at 2:36 am
I definitely value my sleep and nothing helps me get to bed faster than a good book. Merry Christmas!
December 19th, 2007 at 6:29 am
You’re so right. Sometimes it’s the simple things that make the most difference!
December 19th, 2007 at 7:49 am
this is excellent advice. i think i need to go to bed earlier! the regular time that i have now is much too late.
December 19th, 2007 at 9:00 am
Isn’t it amazing how our body seems to know that it’s time to go to sleep and knows that it’s time to get up. Thanks for your tip.
December 19th, 2007 at 9:03 am
Great advice.
Feel welcome to visit my blog
Laane on the World
to see what works for me.
Merry Christmas
and a
Happy New Year!
December 19th, 2007 at 5:50 pm
This is excellent advice, and I know this, but I need someone to come over to my house and *tell* me to get ready to go to bed.