Do Not ruminate over issues that cause you stress right
before or at bedtime. Think about something pleasant. If you cannot do this on
your own, listen to some pleasant music or watch some good positive comedy (but
not in the bedroom). It is ok to listen to
relaxing music while in bed but do not watch television. Don’t even have a TV in the bedroom. If you are ruminating about something that
needs to be resolved or discussed, and if it is possible to do so, talk it out
peacefully well before going to bed.
Bedtime is not a time to hash our problems, unless it is ABSOLUTELY
necessary to get something resolved.
If you tend to ruminate at bedtime and are not able to resolve the problem, try listening to a book/story (but not watch). This should be something enjoyable but not anxiety provoking.
Of course, it would be best to not ruminate at all, but some
of us tend to worry and at times, there is much to worry about.
Please click here to continue the series: If you do everything or most of the things mentioned here and do not fall asleep within 20 to 25 minutes...
If you tend to get into arguments before bed (or anytime really), you might consider reading and putting into practice, Crucial Conversations by VitalSmarts.
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