STRESS, WORRIES, AND ANXIETIES

STRESS, WORRIES AND ANXIETIES
Stress, worries and anxieties are undoubtedly major causes of sleeplessness.
So how does one overcome them in order to get a good nights sleep.
Its probably not very practical to get up in the middle of the night and go and see your doctor or psychologist. So what is one to do?.
Well, here is one solution which is very effective if its done correctly. Its also very simple, and that which is simple is usually the most successful.

Its best to do this before you go to bed.
Find a room or space where you will not be disturbed.

Think of a problem or situation which is uppermost in your mind. (maybe your girlfriend/boyfriend has left you. You are about to be sacked by your boss etc)
Write that problem down on a sheet of paper, including the details of who, where, when and what.
That action alone seperates you to a degree from the problem.
Its out there in front of you on paper. Its less passionate now.

Once you are happy you have written it all down, read it back to yourself.
Now write down the possibilities to remedy the situation.
For example, your boss is about to fire you.
1. Tell him to shove his job. 2. Apologise. 3. Ask for a transfer to a different department. 4. Ask him to review the situation 5. Start looking for another job in the morning.
You will start to feel good when you have the answer and can then go back to bed.

If you are uncertain as to which solution, list the advantages and disadvantages of each one you are not sure of.
Returning to the scenario with the boss, if you tell him to 'shove his job.........' then you definitely are fired, but you will feel good, (for a short while)
Apologise. You may not be fired,you still have your job but you will feel bad, (for a short while.)
Sleep well.


Saturday, 9 November 2013

5 Simple Tips To Help Reduce Snoring

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Expert Author Steve L Thompson
Snoring is not only a nuisance for the sufferer and their sleep partner, but if connected to sleep apnea, it can also be dangerous too. There are many ways to try to reduce snoring, but for some people there is no choice but to seek professional medical advice. This may then lead to treatments such as CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure).
But don't give up hope just yet. There are a few simpler things you can try before it gets that far. One of them may even work for you tonight!
Here are my 5 simple tips to help reduce snoring.
  1. It's fairly well-known that sleeping on your back will increase the chance of snoring. But many find it difficult to stay on their side, especially if they move around a lot during the night. One method you can try is to place a rolled up towel behind you on your bed so that if you try to roll over during the night, the towel will prevent you from doing so. I've also heard of someone putting a tennis ball between their back and pyjama top! Apparently it worked extremely well!

  2. Another often tried method to reduce snoring is to prop yourself up by using an extra pillow or two. Often, this elevated position is enough to keep your airway open and so helps to get a good night's sleep - for everyone!

  3. There is a major obesity crisis throughout the world right now, and being overweight is one of the leading causes of snoring. The extra flesh around the neck helps to block the airway as the neck and throat muscles relax during sleep. So a well-balanced program of exercise and diet may be all that's needed to stop the snoring problem, and could also prevent future health problems such as high blood pressure, diabetes and strokes.

  4. Consider investing in an air filtration unit, especially if you are an allergy sufferer, or you have pets or smokers in the house. Clean air will assist in keeping your airway open as you sleep, and as a bonus your allergy problem could also improve.

  5. Avoid drinking alcohol, especially just before bedtime, as it relaxes the throat muscles even further and exacerbates the problem. It's unlikely you will notice the difference if you drink alcohol, but your sleep partner certainly will!
If all of the above tips have no effect in reducing your snoring, my next suggestion would be to purchase an anti-snoring device. They are widely available on the internet, not expensive and have had good reports from users. Basically, the device fits snugly in the mouth and supports your jaw in such a way that it keeps the airway open, even when the muscles relax during deep sleep. Don't let snoring ruin your life.
For much more information regarding Sleep Apnea and it's causes and treatments, please go to http://www.sleepapnea-facts.com
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