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How to Get Better Sleep at Night

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How to get better night sleep - with a few simple steps you could get better night sleeps and feel so energetic in the mornings.

Do you struggle to sleep when the seasons changes? Is it either too much sleep or no sleep at all situation? Changing seasons and the temperature can have an effect on the sleeping routine, so it is important to make a few changes to get better night sleep. As soon as Autumn arrives, I start having problems with my sleeping routine. No matter how much sleep I get, I feel like I haven't slept at all, then you can imagine how hard it gets to concentrate on tasks. Does it happen to you too? Also shorter days don't help you with that. Mornings are dark and the late afternoons feel like evening, and we shouldn't forget about the cold weather. For instance, people who get hypothermia (body core temperature below 35.0 °C (95.0 °F)) often get urge to sleep. So cold and shorter day combination can make you feel tired and sleepy all the time. There should be some ways to avoid the Winter tiredness and get better night sleep, right? What do you do to get better night sleep?

How to Get Better Night Sleep

Avoid Drinks with Caffeine

I know when it is cold outside, having some hot drink might be the best thing to do, but not after a certain time. When you have a cup of coffee or black tea after 8 pm and plan to sleep like 10-11 pm, you might struggle. Even Wikipedia described caffeine as "It is the world's most widely consumed psychoactive drug". Instead of drinks with caffeine, you could have some aromatic teas or even hot chocolate. Dairy products can help you sleep. I guess that's the reason why most of the parents give milk to their kids before they go to bed. Did you have milk before you went to bed?

Dark Curtains

Too much light may prevent you from getting a good night sleep. It's proven that you get the best night sleep when you sleep in complete darkness. I know having lighter colour curtains might look stylish, but if you have a street light in front of your room, it won't eliminate the light. Before you go to bed, make sure that your room is dark enough to get better night sleep.

Avoid Snacking

Snacking is one of my guilty pleasure! Watching favourite tv show and enjoying snack&drinks... Well after certain time, we should avoid food, especially certain type that would increase your energy level. Also think about having a full meal before going to bed, will you feel comfortable with full tummy? If you really want to eat something, go for something healthy, like carrots or whatever you'd think of. How to get better night sleep - with a few simple steps you could get better night sleeps and feel so energetic in the mornings.

Use Relaxing Aromatherapy Oils (or Burn Candles)

You might already know that some scents like lavender can help you sleep. They make you relaxed then you can easily fall asleep. If you have some sleep sprays then you can spray it on your pillow or if you don't have any you might want to burn a candle. If you don't have any of them but have trouble sleeping, you should go and get yourself candle, aromatherapy oils or sleeping spray!

Take a Hot Bath Before Bed

Hot water can relax your muscles, that's why when you leave the bath you feel some heavy feeling on the legs. Also, after a relaxing hot bath, you might find it easy to sleep. You should pick bath products with relaxing elements in it and also using similar products after bath. I prefer unscented skincare products. Scent gets irritating in time, but there's one skincare product that helps me relax is Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate. It smells like lavender and when I put it on before going to bed, I'd feel my eyes closing slowly. Do you have any skincare product that helps you fall asleep easier? How to get better night sleep - with a few simple steps you could get better night sleeps and feel so energetic in the mornings.

Tech Free Time in Bed

Don't bring your phone or laptop to the bed. I know we all do the same mistake. Doing some work when you're laying on the bed or checking social media might be tempting but it is not the right thing. You should go to bed when you know that you will sleep.

Read Before Bed

Instead of checking social media, give yourself a break and start reading a book. After 10-15 minutes, you can feel that you're ready to sleep. Just make sure not to pick something full off action that where you have the urge to sleep one chapter after another. I remember times where all I wanted to do is read a few chapters and ended up finishing the book until early morning. Not good...

Relaxing Music

Some people plays soft music to make babies fall asleep, so if it works on babies, it should also work for grown ups too, right? Well I know it is a silly theory, but some music have relaxing effect that will make fall asleep easier. If you struggle with the sleep, then google "relaxing music to help you sleep" and play some of them. How to get better night sleep - with a few simple steps you could get better night sleeps and feel so energetic in the mornings.

Make Your Bed Warm

Going from hot to cold could awaken your senses so if you think your bed is too cold (cold weather problem), you should use hot water bottle or microwaveable cuddle hottie. This owl cuddle hottie is fragranced with natural lavender seeds so whenever I put it in the bed, my bed smells like lavender field. Do you find it easy to sleep in cold or warm bed?

Do not Oversleep

Last but not least... Do not over sleep! Spending the entire day in the bed might sound like a dream but it is not good. The recommended best amount of sleep is 7-8 hours so don't pass that limit. Sleeping 10 hours won't make you energetic but will make you extremely tired. Always setup your alarm according to the recommended time, maybe max 30 minutes more but that's it. These are some of the things that I follow in order to get better night sleep. With a few tiny changes with your routine, you could end up having the best night sleep ever. Things were easier when there weren't many distractions, but we should learn to eliminate them. Do you struggle with your sleep routine in colder months? What do you do to get better night sleep? Do you believe in the effects of aromatherapy on sleep?

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Candice Petersen23 Nov 2016

Thanks so much for sharign these tips Candice | <a href="http://www.beautycandyloves.co.za" rel="nofollow">Beauty Candy Loves</a>

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Ela BellaWorld30 Nov 2016

Thanks!

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Lucy Cole23 Nov 2016

Brilliant tips! I really think I need to get into the habit of no tech before bed, I always end up scrolling through my phone for ages!xx <a href="http://lucy-cole.co.uk/" rel="nofollow"> LUCY | lucy-cole.co.uk</a>

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Ela BellaWorld30 Nov 2016

It is hard to have tech free time and I'm guilty of taking my devices to bed from time to time. x

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Megs23 Nov 2016

This is a really helpful post! My sleeping pattern has been awful recently, I can't wait to test these out!

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Ela BellaWorld30 Nov 2016

Thank you!

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fannyanddailybeauty23 Nov 2016

Really love this post, I currently have a lot of struggle to sleep whilst I have to be super focused during the day with my current Essay writing and exam period so this is a very helpful post to me! http://fannyanddailybeauty.com

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Ela BellaWorld30 Nov 2016

When I was at uni, my sleeping routine was really bad. I remember there were times I went to bed at 4 am and woke up at 5 am to carry on the revision.

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Jacquard Flower23 Nov 2016

Great tips, I'm really struggling with my sleep pattern at the moment so this really helped. Gemma x www.jacquardflower.uk

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Ela BellaWorld30 Nov 2016

Thank you x

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Hayley Rubery23 Nov 2016

Love this post lady - some fab tips! I always make sure to try and stay off of social media past 8/9pm, I also love to have a super hot bath with lavender and use pillow spray too! Hayley xo www.frockmeimfamous.com

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Ela BellaWorld30 Nov 2016

I try to have tech free time at least 1-2 hours every night, but I must admit, I sometimes struggle! x

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Uzo O23 Nov 2016

I usually switch off my phone once I hit my bed, so no tech disturbances. The idea of candles I like, and will give it a try. Thanks for sharing. www.stylenbeautylounge.com

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Ela BellaWorld30 Nov 2016

I wish I'd do that too!

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MoreMindfulYou23 Nov 2016

I find reading before bed makes me soo much more relaxed! moremindfulyou.blogspot.com

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Ela BellaWorld30 Nov 2016

Reading makes me relax as well.

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Brooke & Erica23 Nov 2016

I am so guilty of having a coffee too late in the day and regretting it come bed time! I love all of your tips, I especially love to just read a good book before bed. Brooke <a href="http://pumpsandpushups.com" rel="nofollow">Pumps and Push-Ups</a>

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Ela BellaWorld30 Nov 2016

I make sure not to have coffee after late afternoon, otherwise I know I will be wide awake at night.

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Linda Libra Loca23 Nov 2016

I guess I´d sleep amazing if I were to give my kids to someone else for the night... And I drink green tea and other caffeinated drinks right until 11 pm, I am so used to them I barely notice any difference in my sleeping pattern. Not healthy, i know, but a habit from working shifts for many years. <a href="http://lindalibraloca.com/" rel="nofollow">Linda, Libra, Loca: Beauty, Baby and Backpacking</a>

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Ela BellaWorld30 Nov 2016

If I drink any caffeinated drinks after 5-6 then it means sleepless night for me. That's why I make sure to avoid it, unless I have things to finish and need to stay up till late. Working shifts must have been hard, I don't think I'd be able to do it.

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Linda Libra Loca1 Dec 2016

You get used to it. The upside was: Jet-lag when traveling was never an issue, my body was so used to switching time zones.

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Naomi23 Nov 2016

I honestly can't fully remember a time where I slept like a baby for more than one night in a row and I've tried everything I can think of, but posts like this will forever remain interesting to read cause you never know! I think for someone who sleeps as bad as I do the best tips I can give are sleeping with an eye mask, relaxing a good 30 min before bed (movie or book doesn't make a difference to me) and hoping for the best haha! Although I figured rain helps me sleep so I use an app that has different sounds, incl rain, and it stops when you "stopped moving" and are asleep. <a href="http://www.naomiinwonderland.com" rel="nofollow">Naomi in Wonderland</a>

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Ela BellaWorld30 Nov 2016

Some sounds can make you relax. For instance babies like the water sound and it makes them fall asleep. You just need to find the one that triggers the sleep for you :)

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Lindsey Elyse @ lindseyginge23 Nov 2016

These are fantastic tips, Ela! Aromatherapy, hot baths and reading books are tools that definitely help to make me fall asleep! I've heard of trying to be tech-free for an hour before sleep so many times... but it's so difficult to do that! www.lindseyginge.com

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Ela BellaWorld30 Nov 2016

Tech free time is so difficult but I'm trying to do that :)

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Lubna23 Nov 2016

Really good tips, thanks for sharing. I definitely struggle to sleep during colder nights...been meaning to try those lavender relaxing mists that you spray on your pillows. Love the lavender owl hot water bottle...I currently sleep with a hot water bottle at night, so maybe if I get that it will be two birds, one stone :) - Lubna | <a href="http://www.thedigitalreview.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">The Digital Review</a>

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Ela BellaWorld30 Nov 2016

Having a warmer bed is better than having a cold one as cold can wake you up even more and this is the last thing you want in the middle of the night :)

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Jalisa23 Nov 2016

These are all such great tips, girlie! I believe I was only ever given chocolate milk before bed because I could never (and still) tolerate milk alone, I've always needed to have something mixed in. We try not to eat late during the weekdays, but with my husbands crazy schedule, often times, that doesn't happen :( What I typically do is cut the portion, so we're not eating as much so late. I LOVE sleeping with essential oils, they really help to relax me and get me ready for bed, so I love that you suggested that. Thanks so much for sharing, beauty, and I hope you're having a great week so far! XO, Jalisa www.thestylecontour.com

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Ela BellaWorld30 Nov 2016

I hated the hot milk taste and when I had it, it was either with hot chocolate or honey, that's the only way I drank it and then fell asleep instantly :) When one of the partners have a crazy schedule then it doesn't get easier to get things done. I hope you're having a lovely week, gorgeous! x

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Yulia23 Nov 2016

What a great article, Ela! I thought about the importance of sleeping not more than 7-8 hours just today; I totally overslept and woke up with a headache. I also agree about staying away from food and Internet before bed; it makes the quality of sleep so much worse - I tested it a few times, lol. As for essential oils, I've never tried them, but definitely will; it sounds like something I would enjoy:) Thanks so much for these useful tips and have an amazing Thanksgiving weekend! <a href="http://www.yuliannova.com" rel="nofollow">Yuliannova</a>

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Ela BellaWorld30 Nov 2016

Whenever I oversleep, I feel extremely tired and have bad headache. Lately no matter what time I go to bed, I'm awake at 7 am :) I hope you had an amazing Thanksgiving day and the weekend!

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≈ CARMEN ≈23 Nov 2016

I'm very guilty of snacking before bed & I may or may not have a snack corner in my room. :] // <b> <a href="http://www.itscarmen.com" rel="nofollow">▲ itsCarmen.com ▲ </a></b>

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Ela BellaWorld30 Nov 2016

I do that too, especially when I watch something in the bed :D

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Corinne C23 Nov 2016

I've found that I sleep much better in my new flat as I tend to watch some TV and wide down before bed rather than go straight from the computer to the bed. Much better! Corinne x www.skinnedcartree.com

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Ela BellaWorld30 Nov 2016

Lately I keep falling asleep when I watch a movie :D x

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Beautylymin23 Nov 2016

So many great tips here! I swear by This Works Deep Sleep + Pillow Spray or Therapie Himalayan Detox Salts. I'm guilty of taking my laptop to bed - such a bad habit! xx <a href="http://www.beautylymin.com" rel="nofollow">Beautylymin</a>| <a href="http://www.beautylymin.com/2016/11/giveaway-review-get-christmas-party.html" rel="nofollow">Urban Decay Bundle Giveaway </a>

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Ela BellaWorld30 Nov 2016

I do that too, sometimes checking online in the bed is more fun than sitting on the couch :) xx

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Danielle Beautyblog23 Nov 2016

I had a bath last night and it made me feel so relaxed before bed! Wish I was better at having tech free time though! <a href="http://www.daniellesbeautyblog.com" rel="nofollow">Danielle's Beauty Blog</a>

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Ela BellaWorld30 Nov 2016

I wish so too, but it is really hard!

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Yiotou_La23 Nov 2016

Lavender oil or lavender water spray helps me get a better sleep. I used to suffer from insomnia a few years back but fortunately, I found ways to overcome it. Now I sleep like a baby :) Yiota <a href="http://pinkdaisyloves.blogspot.com.cy/" rel="nofollow">PinkDaisyLoves</a>

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Ela BellaWorld30 Nov 2016

I'm so happy that you overcame the insomnia. Whenever I have stressful time, it gets impossible to sleep and it makes me feel so sh*t the next day!

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Julia Speaks23 Nov 2016

I'm really struggling at the moment with sleeping. And reading your post, I realised it might just be because of my terrible sleeping habits :P One that I really, really need to do more often is to have some tech free time before going to bed. I usually stay up with my phone talking to friends and watching videos, while I should probably get a good book and read to relax! Do you manage to stay away from technology before sleeping? :) Julia x www.juliaspeaksbeauty.blogspot.co.uk

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Ela BellaWorld30 Nov 2016

Well I try to have tech free time as much as possible and at least 3 out of 7 days are tech free when I go to bed :) I just set up the alarm and put it on the bedside table then I try to sleep or chat with hubby :) x

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Stacey Louise23 Nov 2016

This is such a lovely list! I agree with all the above! Getting rid of the phone is a must for me now or my head is just going on and on! I need to get some oils, I think they sound lovely! <a href="http://www.fixmeinfortyfive.com/" rel="nofollow">Fix Me In Forty Five - A Beauty & Lifestyle Blog</a> <a href="https://www.bloglovin.com/blog/12020835" rel="nofollow">Blog Lovin' </a> // <a href="https://instagram.com/staceylouiseox_/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> xx

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Ela BellaWorld30 Nov 2016

It is hard to have tech free time, but once you start it, it gets easier. x

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Tamara23 Nov 2016

Tech free bed has made a huge difference with me! XoXo, Tamara - <a href="http://www.loveofmode.com" rel="nofollow">LoveofMode.com</a>

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Ela BellaWorld30 Nov 2016

It really does! x

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Paula Loreti23 Nov 2016

This tips are so cool! I think that bed time is such a relaxed moment of the day.. you have to be fully calm and ready for bed. I've trying to tech free and instead reading but it's superhard bc I read and then like 2 minutes before I turn off all the lights I check my social media haha. Thanks for the tips!! www.blossomikebana.com

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Ela BellaWorld30 Nov 2016

Tech free time is hard to get used to, I can't do it all the time but when I do, I could see the difference.

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Cielo Fronteras23 Nov 2016

Totally need these tips!!! I am such a night owl! Thanks for sharing! =) - Cielo <a HREF="http://www.mermaidinheels.com" rel="nofollow">Mermaid in Heels</A>

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Ela BellaWorld30 Nov 2016

You should change that :)

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Georgia Jade23 Nov 2016

I definitely want to try using oils and candles more! Some great advice here and I love your photos xx Georgia | <a href="http://www.theweekendattic.com" rel="nofollow">The Weekend Attic </a>

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Ela BellaWorld30 Nov 2016

Thank you :) x

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Shireen24 Nov 2016

I suffer from Chronic Insomnia and pretty much have tried every tips out there except aromatherapy. I have been telling my husband that I want to invest in a disfuser and maybe it'll help me sleep better. Shireen | <a href="http://reflectionofsanity.com" rel="nofollow">Reflection of Sanity </a>

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Ela BellaWorld30 Nov 2016

That's not good :( You should give aromatherapy a try and hope that it works!

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PLAYING WITH APPAREL24 Nov 2016

I am an insomniac and I love to snack lol... I need to maybe try cutting this out Filipa xxx <a href="http://www.playingwithapparel.com" rel="nofollow">PlayingWithApparel.com</a> | <a href="http://www.instagram.com/filipajackson" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>

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Ela BellaWorld30 Nov 2016

Snacking in bed... I do that too! x

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Katherine Tran24 Nov 2016

I love my curtains because they block out all the light. Also, love burning candles before bed, nice post :) http://www.myclusterofthoughts.com/

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Ela BellaWorld30 Nov 2016

When the room is completely dark, it helps me sleep easier :)

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Kelly24 Nov 2016

I used to oversleep all the time, I find that taking naps randomly throughout the day also ruins my nights sleep. <a href="http://perfectshadeofmauve.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Perfect Shade of Mauve</a>

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Ela BellaWorld30 Nov 2016

I avoid taking naps and if I have to, I make sure that it is no longer than 20-30 minutes otherwise I feel even worse!

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sonia de macedo // daring coco24 Nov 2016

I can't sleep in complete darkness, I have a mild fear of it so I always have to have some sort of light in my room. Not a night light lol (though I wouldn't turn my nose up at it) but I do keep my curtains open Sxx <a href="http://bit.ly/12nrdfq" rel="nofollow">www.daringcoco.com</a> <a href="http://bit.ly/2g0xhcB" rel="nofollow">COMME des GARCONS GIVEAWAY</a>

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Ela BellaWorld30 Nov 2016

I prefer to sleep in complete darkness as light always wakes me up. Some years ago, I hated sleeping in complete darkness tho, now I'm the opposite :) x

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Suze @LuxuryColumnist24 Nov 2016

Avoiding snacking is a tough one as Paul invariably tucks into oranges, chocolates and more at very late hours and offers it all to me!

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Ela BellaWorld30 Nov 2016

I know how it feels... My husband can't seem to bring out all the snacks after dinner then it gets hard to sleep!

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Georgia Megan24 Nov 2016

I desperately need to avoid caffeinated drinks! I always seem to have one before bed to keep myself up to do work and it never turns out well for my sleeping pattern! Great post x <a href="http://www.georgiamegan.blogspot.co.uk" rel="nofollow">|Georgia Megan|</a>

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Ela BellaWorld30 Nov 2016

When I have something important to do, I lean towards caffeinated drinks but except that, I avoid them after 5-6 pm. x

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Kiran24 Nov 2016

Great advice, I definitely struggle to fall asleep so these are so helpful xxx <a href="http://www.alittlekiran.co.uk/2016/11/top-makeup-picks--for-christmas-gift-guide-makeup-forever-anastasia-beverly-hills-urban-decay-zoeva-too-faced-tam-beauty.html" rel="nofollow">ALittleKiran</a> | <a href="https://www.bloglovin.com/blogs/a-little-kiran-blog-13058299" rel="nofollow">Bloglovin</a>

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Ela BellaWorld30 Nov 2016

Thank you x

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May Cho | The Mayden24 Nov 2016

I have insomnia and chronic sleep paralysis, so basically, a good night's sleep is a universe away from me, haha. But on lucky days and where I put in effort to avoid caffeine and read, I get pretty decent sleep. I've never tried aromatherapy before, but it sounds promising! MAY | <a href="http://themayden.com" rel="nofollow"><b>WWW.THEMAYDEN.COM</b></a>

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Ela BellaWorld30 Nov 2016

Oh no, that doesn't sound good :( You should try aromatherapy, it makes a big difference.

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Darriyan Cateland24 Nov 2016

Love this post. I am having trouble sleeping lately. I think its because I am so stressed! Will definitely be trying some of these tips! Darriyan xo | www.darriyancateland.co.uk

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Ela BellaWorld30 Nov 2016

Stress gives me sleepless nights as well!

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The Nerdy Me24 Nov 2016

This is such a great post, Ela! I struggle with getting a good sleep too sometimes in colder months. I need to learn to get away from tech before sleep and stay away from caffeine, haha. x -Leta | <a href="http://www.thenerdyme.com" rel="nofollow">The Nerdy Me </a>

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Ela BellaWorld30 Nov 2016

Colder months and too much stress (uni work ;)) can give you sleepless nights. I'm still trying to get better with tech free time :) x

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Alice Red24 Nov 2016

These are great tips, I've been sleeping every night for 26 years but somehow never got the hang of it. I'll have to try being stricter on oversleeping and snacking before bed (but it's so hard!) x alicered.co.uk

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Ela BellaWorld30 Nov 2016

Snacking before bed... I do that too and it is hard to control. Oversleeping always make me feel extra tired! x

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Erin Russell24 Nov 2016

sleeping is one thing I am just good at, I can switch off whenever I need/want to, its one thing I am good at... staying awake during the day however I seem to suck at.. get me cosy on a couch and I will fall asleep.. on a train.. bus *sigh* the snoring is so bad lol Erin || <a href="http://www.makeerinover.co.uk" rel="nofollow">MakeErinOver</a>

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Ela BellaWorld30 Nov 2016

Ha ha lucky you :) When I stay in bed more than I should makes me feel so tired and give me headache :D When I was going to uni, I used to fall asleep on the bus :D

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clare⭐24 Nov 2016

Hot water bottles are saving me right now in this weather! great tips :) http://claresloves.blogspot.com/

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Ela BellaWorld30 Nov 2016

Can't do without hot water bottle :D

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Passant Adel24 Nov 2016

I do the complete opposite of those tips! :D Great post though! I should start working on those! http://www.fashionparadoxes.com/2016/11/24/how-to-shop-like-a-b-on-black-friday/

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Ela BellaWorld30 Nov 2016

I used to do the complete opposite as well, but I'm trying to change it :)

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Alina24 Nov 2016

I am either getting too much sleek or very little, there's no in between haha and if I'm in bed blogging then I usually struggle falling asleep, so I definitely need to stay tech free more often. Great tips lovely x <a href="http://www.beautywithcharm.com" rel="nofollow">Beauty with charm</a>

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Ela BellaWorld30 Nov 2016

That's the reason I try to avoid bringing the laptop to the bed, otherwise I know that I'll spend ages and struggle falling asleep x

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Jasmine Buckley24 Nov 2016

I'm terrible for being on my phone before bed and definitely need to take your advice! I like the sound of a warm bed and must invest in an electric blanket. Thanks for your tips! Jaz Xoxo http://www.thelifeofasocialbutterfly.co.uk

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Ela BellaWorld30 Nov 2016

Tech free time is good, I try to have at least 2-3 times tech free bed time :) x

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Siffat Haider24 Nov 2016

This is exactly what I needed to read, I've been sleeping terribly over the past little while! xo Siffat http://icingandglitter.com

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Ela BellaWorld30 Nov 2016

Too much sleep can make you feel even tired! x

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Tara Daniella25 Nov 2016

I've been having real trouble with sleep lately, praying some of these can get me back on track! Thanks for the tips! http://taradaniella.com/

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Ela BellaWorld30 Nov 2016

I hope your sleeping routine will get better!

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Mango25 Nov 2016

This is a great post, Ella! I honestly suck at sleeping, haha, so this is going to be really helpful, I love how helpful burning some candles can be, they relax me a lot, but I always seem to forget doing them :( Reading does work a lot for me too, and also the music! I find whenever I listen to music while I sleep, I wake up feeling even more rested than any other time. Cy | <a href="http://www.dulcedemango.com/" rel="nofollow">Dulce de Mango</a>

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Ela BellaWorld30 Nov 2016

I used to oversleep or go to bed like 5 am and wake up like after noon then my day would be a disaster. Now no matter what time I go to bed, I'm awake like 7-8 am :)

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Shakira Sacks25 Nov 2016

I love this post, thank you so much for sharing!xx <a href="https://shakirasacks.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow">Shakira / Shakira Sacks</a>

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Ela BellaWorld30 Nov 2016

Thank you!

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Fads25 Nov 2016

These are all effective tips to get better night sleep. A lot has been struggling with their night sleep, so am I. I'm so glad I stop by with this post because I NEED IT AT THE MOMENT! Thanks for sharing. <a href="https://theastron.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Love, Fads</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fadsaburkair/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> • <a href="https://twitter.com/fadsaburkair" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a>

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Ela BellaWorld30 Nov 2016

When you follow some of these steps, it really improves the sleeping routine!

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Kiss & Make-up25 Nov 2016

I'm a terrible sleeper but I find that sticking to a routine really helps for me. Just going through the same ritual every night. The problem with that is that whenever I'm on holiday/sleeping at a friend's or family's house/at a hotel I sleep BAD.

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Ela BellaWorld30 Nov 2016

I used to be a bad sleeper as well but now I seem to have a routine. No matter what time I go to bed, I'd be awake like 7-8 am so it gives me quite a bit of time to feel fully awake :)

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Trishna25 Nov 2016

I'm guilty of snacking before I eat, I must stop but when its been a long day, all my heart needs is cadburys chocolate haha! Have a lovely weekend :) tipscapsule.blogspot.com

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Ela BellaWorld30 Nov 2016

I'm guilty of that too and it is hard to stop especially when there are so many snacks at home :) I hope you're having a lovely week.

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BeautiliciousD25 Nov 2016

Bath works best in my case! Thanks for lovely advice :) <a href="http://beautiliciousd.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">www.beautiliciousd.blogspot.com</a>

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Ela BellaWorld30 Nov 2016

Bath makes me fall asleep like a baby :)

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Makeup Monster25 Nov 2016

I totally agree leaving phones and laptops out of the bed is a must! Having a chat with your loved one or reading together is so much more relaxing and actually makes you want to sleep! <a href="http://www.makeupmonster.ie" rel="nofollow">Makeup Monster - The Irish Beauty Blog</a>

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Ela BellaWorld30 Nov 2016

I try to do that at least a few times a week, it is still hard to have 100% tech free time but I'm still trying :)

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Gabrielle25 Nov 2016

Aromatherapy oils can do wonders for ensuring a good night's sleep and I love your idea of making your bed warm before you go to bed. I used to do that years ago and totally forgot how much it helps; thanks for the reminder Ela! :) Gabrielle | <a href="http://aglassofice.com" rel="nofollow">A Glass Of Ice </a>x

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Ela BellaWorld30 Nov 2016

If I'm so tired and the bed is so cold then I feel awake instantly, so I make sure that it is a little bit warmer before going to bed :) x

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Gretchen Grace25 Nov 2016

Great tips! Thank you for sharing. The seasonal change doesn't really affect my sleeping pattern, it's not too cold here where I am at, but I'm guilty of bringing my phone and tablet with me to bed, and also, oversleeping in my day offs. So I usually just manage to get 3-5 hours of sleep nowadays. I think I'll try aromatherapy oils because I've been hearing a lot about them lately. - Gretch of <a href="http://ggmemochou.tumblr.com/" rel="nofollow"> GG memochou </a>

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Ela BellaWorld30 Nov 2016

Lucky you, it gets minus degrees at nights here so the sleeping routine gets affected by it. You should check aromatherapy, it makes difference!

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kandice25 Nov 2016

The only times I have trouble sleeping is when I'm alone. I bought a night light to light me up during my sleep- not as bright as the streetlights tho so it's good. Thank you for this very useful post, I will surely ask my boyfriend to read this. He has trouble sleeping :)

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Ela BellaWorld30 Nov 2016

I used to have trouble when I was alone, I would just get too scared and luckily it got better in time :)

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missgetaway25 Nov 2016

Love this guide. Also, absolutely avoid using your phone before going to bed. It can be so harmful to your sleep. Love, Kerstin http://www.missgetaway.com/

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Ela BellaWorld30 Nov 2016

Tech free time before bed is great!

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Lindsey Cook25 Nov 2016

So many great tips! I need to be better about not using tech right before I go to sleep! And totally agree that oversleeping actually makes me MORE tired, as counterintuitive as that seems! Lindsey <a href="http://www.the-fashion-barbie.com/" rel="nofollow">The Fashion Barbie</a>

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Ela BellaWorld30 Nov 2016

It is hard to avoid tech free time but at least trying it will show you how effective it is!

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Serene Kurd26 Nov 2016

I am a complete Insomniac I really need to use this tips ❤️ I love the one about the candles they sound like they would be very soothing & ease me into sleep! Thank you for the tips 😘 Xoxo Serene | http://www.iamserenel.com

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Ela BellaWorld30 Nov 2016

When I was doing my masters, my sleeping routine was the worst. I'd go to bed like 4am and woke up at 5am... You'd imagine how sh*tty I was feeling :) xx

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Water Wanderer26 Nov 2016

I so needed to read this... sleep has been tough lately, especially since I'm 8 months pregnant! I really like to read before bedtime and dark curtains are a must! Hope you have a wonderful weekend! - Elise xo www.thewaterwanderer.com

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Ela BellaWorld30 Nov 2016

Not much left till you hold your baby, at least then you's try to get some decent sleep if the little one lets you :) Have a great week xx

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Yasmin Hakim26 Nov 2016

I'm guilty of several of those things haha, but two of them are so hard to kick. The screen time before bed and the oversleeping. I love my bed and can't get myself to get up the first time I wake up. I should make a point to though! xx Yasmin http://banglesandbungalows.com

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Ela BellaWorld30 Nov 2016

Whenever I oversleep, I feel extremely tired and have headache. That's why I try to avoid it x

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Joan Michel26 Nov 2016

Thanks for the advice! I'll try these recommendations. http://www.swaagcaat.com/

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Ela BellaWorld30 Nov 2016

Thank you!

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The Sunday Mode26 Nov 2016

One of my favourite things to do is reading before bed...as long as the book isn't a page turner because then I find sleeping near impossible. I do love hopping into a nice warm bed with fresh sheets as well. www.thesundaymode.com

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Ela BellaWorld30 Nov 2016

I remember a few times I ended up finishing the book when all I wanted to do is reading a few chapters.

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Mica26 Nov 2016

These are good tips! I'm trying to be more consistent with my nighttime routine, at the moment I'm so tired after all day with the boys I don't want to read but I think getting back into the habit of reading before bed is a good one. Less time on the computer ;) haha! Hope you are having a wonderful weekend and you got some great stuff in the sales! :) <a href="http://awayfromtheblue.blogspot.com.au/" rel="nofollow">Away From The Blue Blog</a>

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Ela BellaWorld30 Nov 2016

When you have two super active boys then no wonder why you're so tired. Good luck to you with them :) Less computer time is hard... I'm still working on it :) Hope you're having a great week :)

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BeautyMommies26 Nov 2016

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Ela BellaWorld30 Nov 2016

Thank you!

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