Happy & Healthy

5 THINGS THAT GOOD SLEEPERS DO DIFFERENTLY

Back in the day, sleep had a huge priority in my life. As soon as I would lay down, I was out. Worked sitting upright too, on the back of a scooter, in a restaurant, pas de problème. People who would bring their pillows with them when they headed abroad were a bunch of amateurs. They still sorta are. But now, when I suddenly wake up at fit in the morning, I’m not a happy camper. Especially when I spent the night waking up every fifteen minutes.

The problem is this. My neighbors have rabbits. And because my neighbors are extremely animal friendly, they allow their rabbits to hop around openly in their backyard. But every time a rabbit comes close to their side door, a light goes on. And out. And on. And out again. Which I continuously stare at. Stare while I think of useful and inspiring ways to track the Flemish Giant Rabbit. But then again I’m too tired to come up with something useful.

Sleep is the best gift you can give yourself. There is no amount of cream that will give you the effect of a full’s night sleep. But it’s something you can’t order, a good night’s rest. And so I hopped on over to my favorites at Huffingtonpost.com. An article about five things gourd sleepers do differently. And what they don’t do. Here you go.

1. Have sex

Why not start off with the best of the bunch, a good case of fondling with your partner will give you a good night’s rest. Not my words but that of a famous psychiatrist. And it’ll make you burn calories. You’ll be happier and your partner won’t mind you swiping his credit card for Net-A-Porter the following day. Sound very unemancipated? What do I care.

2. Warm bath, cold bed

I’m one of those sissy’s who always wants it to be warm. Or at least luke warm, not cold. Our heaters are always on 21 degrees (yes, there are a lot of nice things you can buy with my annual heating costs) and I hate walking in my bedroom and I see condense bubbles when I breathe. But apparently it is better for your sleeping habits. Warm bath (works for babies too) and a cold bedroom. Brush your teeth, check, bath, check, have sex, check and sleep.

”Going to bed angry is the worst sleeping tool their is’

3. Don’t go to bed angry

Do you have one of those nagging little rodents in your head when you hop into bed? It’ll only get worse as the night goes on. Going to bed angry is the worst sleeping tool their is. I understand that 22:57 is not an ideal time to speak your mind to your boss, but maybe it’ll help to write down what you would like to say, to prepare an email or talk to a friend about it. Chose your friend wisely. You want someone who will calm you down instead of wind you up, or else you’re doomed for a night of insomnia.

4. Don’t go to bed late

There are people (present!) who can manage a day on just a few hours of sleep. I can doze off at around 23:30 and wake up again at 05:45 and still be in good spirits. But researchers are saying why would you even when you can? Sleep is going to give you more than that one hour being awake will. You’ll have more energy which will lead to better productivity, an even better mood and remember how great sleep is for your skin.

5. Eat light

Remember these? You went out for dinner, had 8 courses and 3 appetizers? Each accompanied by a new glass of wine? Then you’ll find yourself tossing and turning in bed. Keep your meal light. Researchers have said that it’s better if you avoid that bottle of Chateaunneuf du Pape in the evening, but I do recall also reading (I think it was here) that a glass of wine is very good for a nights rest and a slim physique so I’ve decided to stick to it. I’m no stranger to being an opportunist.