Do you adore or dread going to bed? Odd as it may seem, bedtime brings me joy. After washing my face and brushing my teeth, I draw back the covers, fluff the pillows, and slip inside my cocoon feeling elated. I make note of this sensation because I figure it will evaporate should I wake up in the middle of the night.
Where I head at the end of the day with a smile on my face.
I read a book for a while, peruse articles from a little magazine I love, Family Life, and then something from the Bible. I’m reading through the Psalms right now.
Many people dread going to bed because stormy waters lay ahead, also known as insomnia, something I struggled with in the past. I became so exhausted from lack of sleep I even spent a night in the sleep disorder clinic, only to find I don’t have sleep apnea. There’s nothing worse than tossing and turning, unable to switch off your brain.
Do you have a party going on in your brain all night?
One routine that’s helped decelerate my racing thoughts is to pray and ponder about everything that’s bothering me before I turn off the light. At least I try. Sometimes, hours later, worries surface. For instance: I forgot to call someone (again) or pay a bill. Why can I only remember certain must-dos in the middle of the night?
Do you sleep like a baby?
How about you? Are you one of those remarkable people who can simply turn off the light, lay their head on a pillow, and fall asleep? Or do you wrestle with sleeplessness? Any tips to share?
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I have trouble going to sleep , when I get to sleep and wake up I usually can go back to sleep . I have a small pill the dr gave me when I had my heart surgery and it helps me sometimes .. I am one of those that when I lay down everything seems to go through my mind ..I find that reading right before I am ready to go to bed helps me to get sleepy . Lov your pillow , and your books . Woukd love to win . Thank you .
Thanks for writing, Elizabeth! Great that you can get back to sleep should you wake up. Isn’t it amazing what thoughts are hiding in our brain waiting to pester us when we don’t need them? I forgot to do this or that; Call him or her … The list goes on. Negative or helpful, I usually forget by morning … until the next night. Journaling helps me in this regard as well as others. I’m glad you love the pillow and my books! Good luck in the giveaway!
Kate
The pillow is so pretty. I love it. I loved the picture of the sweet baby cradle. Great post!
I forgot tips to share about sleep. I once in a while have a sleep problem and it’s usually caused by having too much stress on my mind. Then my brain will not slow down. So I try to relax, but sometimes that doesn’t help either. Thankfully it isn’t a frequent problem.
You are indeed blessed, Sonja, if you rarely have a sleep problem! I also love that sweet little baby cradle I found while snooping around a friend’s house. One of those treasures she’ll probably keep forever. Glad you like the pillow too. Thanks for entering the giveaway and good luck!
Kate