How to fall asleep more quickly?

Ah, sleep! It eludes so many of us at bedtime, even though we were utterly exhausted just minutes before. We would all love to know how to fall asleep more quickly! Here is an article that is anything but a snooze, and which we hope will help you enjoy a good night's rest!

How to fall asleep more quickly: a few tips!

1. Cut out stimulants

A word to coffee and tea addicts and anyone else: we strongly advise you to stop drinking caffeinated and energising drinks from 4 pm onwards.

2. Switch off the screens

Television, tablets, and phones are all very stimulating for the brain. It receives information and needs to process it. For a wind-down period, it is advisable to stop using screens at least one hour before bedtime. Pick up a good book instead!

3. Try a herbal tea

A lovely warm herbal tea before bed is a real helping hand when it comes to answering the question: how to fall asleep more quickly. Lemon balm, chamomile, lime blossom, verbena, and valerian… many plants are well known for their calming and sedative properties. Those with a sweet tooth can add a teaspoon of orange blossom honey, also renowned for its tranquillising effect!

4. Sophrology

Advocating a form of meditation that connects the mind and body, sophrology is indeed deeply calming. A little sound of waves lapping on the shore, a steady and deep breath, a few comforting words… and you will know exactly how to fall asleep more quickly!

5. Have a bath

Another wonderful way to ease into sleep and calm both body and mind before bed. A lovely warm bath will certainly help you combat insomnia.

6. The one-minute method

This simple, quick, and effective technique is essentially based on breathing. To try it, settle into the position in which you wish to sleep, then:

• Inhale through your nose for a count of 4;
• Then hold your breath for a count of 7;
• Finally, exhale loudly through your mouth for a count of 8…
• Goodnight!

The Maman et Bébé Nature team wishes you a long and restful night!