Getting good sleep is essential for a good quality of life. People who suffer from sleep disturbances like difficulty falling asleep or waking up in the night can benefit from being self hypnotised before bed.

The Importance of Good Sleep

Lack of sleep can lead to all sorts of unpleasant effects and interfere with enjoyment of life. People who are regularly deprived of sleep often experience:
•    Reduced concentration
•    Poor memory
•    Reduced motor coordination
•    Weakened immune systems

Reasons for Sleeplessness

The cause is most often linked to poor sleep patterns is stress, which can be a result of:
•    overworking
•    troubling psychological baggage
•    financial troubles
•    other stressful factors
Loss of sleep due to stress is common. A survey by the Better Sleep Council found that 51 percent of Americans report that stress regularly disturbs their sleep. Sporadic episodes of insomnia can be overcome with simple techniques of hypnosis. Individuals who become self hypnotised before bed are relaxed and enjoy quality, deep sleep.

How to Get Better Sleep

These three steps are a great start to improving your quality of sleep. If your sleeplessness persists, see your doctor for a complete health evaluation and further guidance.

1. Consider your lifestyle. If you work day and night, ignoring signs of stress, schedule in a break for yourself. Clear your calendar for a day and dedicate it to relaxation.

2. Evaluate your sleep environment. Make the bedroom a quiet haven for rest. The hum of a computer, light from a bedside clock or are environmental disturbances that could reduce the quality of your deep sleep. Use a sleep mask and ear plugs if you have no control over environmental factors.

3. Go to bed self hypnotised. Many people go to bed with a “to do” list still running through their minds keeping the brain in an adrenaline-fueled state that will never bring good sleep. Self-hypnosis is a simple, effective way to calm the mind before sleeping.

Steps To Relaxation Through Self-Hynposis:
•    Lay on your back and close your eyes and arms naturally at your sides.

•    Inhale deeply from the abdomen and count to eight. Exhale slowly as you count to eight again. Repeat for several rounds.

•    Flex and release every muscle sequentially. Begin with your toes and work your way up, focusing on each muscle group.

•    Remain focused on relaxing. Don’t allow your mind to wander. As thoughts arise, drop them and return your focus to your breath.

•    Count down from ten and imagine yourself descending into deeper relaxation as you go through each number. Don’t rush through the numbers; enjoy relaxing into each one.

•    By the time you reach “one,” you should feel completely relaxed if not asleep. Increase the count to twenty until you fall asleep. Do this every night before bed and be patient. The results will be worth the effort.