Sleeeeeeeep

Do you suffer from sleep issues?  I have my moments, my stretches, where sleep is very hard to come by.  When I was at the doc's the other day, we batted around a few ideas.  I mentioned my status of being single, of stresses and disappointments in my life, also mentioned getting a puppy.

The three biggest things I've been finding that's working for me the last few days:

1.  Avoid caffeine and foods 4 hours before bedtime. 

2.  Create a good sleep environment.  For me, that means having my bedroom picked up and looking as if company is coming; having my clothes for work laid out; purse and lunchbox at the ready.  and

3. Establish a soothing pre-sleep routine.

While the doc agreed that what I had been doing should have been fine, there were a few more suggestions, and that has worked really well so far. The biggest change for me has been learning to set boundaries regarding my bedtime, to "stick to my guns" when its my time for bed. Because I am important -- just as important as anyone else.

Sleep well!  I know I will :)