tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post6295395870704210481..comments2024-02-13T05:20:46.558-05:00Comments on A CUP OF JO: Sleeping tricksJoanna Goddardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18109285188206811042noreply@blogger.comBlogger166125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-90404654853364812392014-06-05T02:53:24.443-04:002014-06-05T02:53:24.443-04:00This is really pretty cool place I like it because...This is really pretty cool place I like it because it has everything I want more on this blog soon.<br /><a href="www.MedicalNegligenceHelp.org" rel="nofollow">medical negligence help</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-77370498190994589762013-05-11T10:43:46.963-04:002013-05-11T10:43:46.963-04:00Download free high definition and most beautiful G...<a href="http://www.everywallpapers.com/" rel="nofollow">Download free high definition and most beautiful Girls wallpapers</a><br /><a href="http://www.everywallpapers.com/search/label/Aircraft%20Wallpapers" rel="nofollow">Download free colg girls Wallpapers</a><br /><a href="http://www.everywallpapers.com/search/label/Animal%20Wallpapers" rel="nofollow">Download free hot 18 girls Wallpapers </a><br /><a href="http://www.everywallpapers.com/search/label/Nature%20Wallpapers" rel="nofollow">Download free hollywood & bollywood Wallpapers </a><br /><a href="http://www.everywallpapers.com/search/label/Urdu%20Poetry%20Wallpapers" rel="nofollow">Dwonload free Urdu picture Poetry Wallpapers </a><br /><br />Abdurraufhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06914229707191660996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-55812505078982346592013-05-11T10:41:02.309-04:002013-05-11T10:41:02.309-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Abdurraufhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06914229707191660996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-6435895919643740732013-04-30T10:33:19.647-04:002013-04-30T10:33:19.647-04:00I find that no electronics about a half hour befor...I find that no electronics about a half hour before bed really helps me sleep better. I also just focus on deep breathing (thinking "in.... out" in my head) which usually lulls me to sleep. I recently downloaded a super cool alarm clock app which also has different background noises to help you fall asleep - my current "theme" is water, cicadas, and chirping birds. Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13487456316176375454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-14911955478294609232013-04-28T15:40:37.983-04:002013-04-28T15:40:37.983-04:00When I had trouble sleeping a while back I was tol...When I had trouble sleeping a while back I was told to play the alphabet game -- didn't try it straight away, but I found that trying to remember the names of characters or actors from a truly inane soap really helped! Or I'll listen to an audiobook on really low volume on my iPod so I can barely hear the words, just the drone of a voice, but I have to be careful not to self-strangulate with the earphones!<br /><br />Oh but I really like Kimberly's idea (above) of starting a dream! I'm going to try that. :)<br /><br />On a slightly off-topic note, that picture of Sally Field? LOVE IT. LOVE IT.the quirky brunettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13951584363302496259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-3093727317727095452013-04-25T17:37:15.057-04:002013-04-25T17:37:15.057-04:00When I'm having a hard time sleeping I always ...When I'm having a hard time sleeping I always think of how nice it is to be in my soft, cozy bed and actually physically smile. I get so frustrated when I can't fall asleep and smiling helps me relax and calm down. Weird I know! I also sometimes try to start my dream. I'll imagine a scene I want to dream about and then try to fall right into it!Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06383548840346956548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-68297329545470546812013-04-25T13:19:48.113-04:002013-04-25T13:19:48.113-04:00Swap heads and tails - so move your head to where ...Swap heads and tails - so move your head to where your feet usually are. Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02212284560501181866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-60653301583432504822013-04-25T10:58:31.356-04:002013-04-25T10:58:31.356-04:00I read once if you wake up in the night, pretend y...I read once if you wake up in the night, pretend your alarm just went off and you have to get up. Something about that (probably my own laziness), often works for me. Why is it we never want to get up in the mornings?GingerLandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01429166306512785212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-56306397780467786992013-04-25T00:27:08.077-04:002013-04-25T00:27:08.077-04:00I was a terrible sleeper when I was wee. I have a ...I was a terrible sleeper when I was wee. I have a fool proof trick my mom taught me from back then. Well, foolproof for me. I mimic breathing. My husband, my dog, my cat. If I have no one to breath with, I find a coin and hold it in my hand. HRH Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03216315903273878707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-58641128638667324012013-04-24T20:30:21.502-04:002013-04-24T20:30:21.502-04:00I am not a good sleeper. I ended up taking some pi...I am not a good sleeper. I ended up taking some pills because i feel like a walking dead everyday. Counting sheep doesnt really works on me. Reading books either or playing games. <br />I've tried going for a SPA but it didn't work either. Avocadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13917215264145192577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-89072765276588046232013-04-24T19:09:51.074-04:002013-04-24T19:09:51.074-04:00Hilarious about the counting sheep!
I do somethin...Hilarious about the counting sheep!<br /><br />I do something that works for me.... starting with my toes and feet... I focus on them and think of relaxing just that part of my body. Just slowly thinking about getting just my feet totally relaxed and ready to go to sleep. Don't move on to the next part up until you have determined that your feet are relaxed. Then move up - legs, torso, arms, etc. I usually find that by the time I have gotten up to my arms I have become pretty relaxed and then my thoughts are too. I know this sounds weird by I thought I would share!mohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00823670397730096393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-71064213906472726822013-04-24T18:43:02.706-04:002013-04-24T18:43:02.706-04:00I am an over-thinker at bedtime. Things that I do...I am an over-thinker at bedtime. Things that I do not worry much about during the day seem to increase ten-fold in importance when I go to sleep. When I'm trying to fall asleep I draw circles with my eyes and correlate my breathing to the circles. That way it steadies my breathing and I don't actually think about anything at all. It's magical.Nicholehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13650151509034058502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-13448845736344394702013-04-24T18:09:46.529-04:002013-04-24T18:09:46.529-04:00When I'm obsessing and can't sleep I repea...When I'm obsessing and can't sleep I repeat (in my head) "Everything I NEED, I have right now". Then, I will start to list things- starting really basic: a roof over my head, a bed, a pillow, food in my belly, a family that loves me.... Sometimes, I even fall asleep with a little smile on my face.benrho98https://www.blogger.com/profile/14255697773727971415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-71747257753520965522013-04-24T15:20:26.824-04:002013-04-24T15:20:26.824-04:00"Like a little cloud""Like a little cloud" eastcoastbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15761280733825112803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-86673213596889330092013-04-24T15:19:50.927-04:002013-04-24T15:19:50.927-04:00Have you tried a sound machine? White noise or th...Have you tried a sound machine? White noise or the sound of the Ocean works wonders for me. Also, try this: when you are lying there and a thought or question pops into your head, look at it- try to see it before you likes little loud or a puff of smoke and then blow it away.... Watch it float away. It was so helpful when I learned that meditation was not the art of thinking about nothing but instead the ability to recognize your thoughts( anxieties) and to have the power to push the away at that moment. eastcoastbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15761280733825112803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-73002878996486696632013-04-24T14:42:32.784-04:002013-04-24T14:42:32.784-04:00Oh, I don't fall asleep at 8; I wear them for ...Oh, I don't fall asleep at 8; I wear them for 2 hours and then go to bed.Carosimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12701152893816973569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-85082129510675986992013-04-24T14:41:39.035-04:002013-04-24T14:41:39.035-04:00I can't believe no one has mentioned wearing b...I can't believe no one has mentioned wearing blue blocking glasses at night. This has worked wonders for me. Blue light from TVs, iDevices, etc. affects the production of melatonin. I put mine on around 8pm and usually fall right to sleep. I never forget to put them on because I usually start to feel "off" around 8. The bedroom also shouldn't have any blue light. The other most important thing (for me) is regular bedtimes and wake-up times (even on the weekends!).Carosimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12701152893816973569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-26314832267754342542013-04-24T14:22:46.844-04:002013-04-24T14:22:46.844-04:00Someone recently told me two different, slightly s...Someone recently told me two different, slightly silly techniques for relaxing and falling asleep if you're stuck awake worrying/stressing: <br />1. Imagine there's a very tiny version of yourself sitting on your head. Imagine they're your guardian and in charge of watching out for any dangers or stressors coming up. You don't have to look over your shoulder or worry about anything because they're doing it for you! Now you can go about your day being happy (or go about your night asleep!).<br />2. Imagine you're an alien inhabiting your body for the first time. Think about how you would know that you have feet or a forehead of know that you're lying down? Think about how pressures, textures,and temperatures feel.<br /><br />I usually don't have issues falling asslep though. I have more difficulty waking up. I just downloaded the Sleep Cycle app and used it last night for the first time and it was awesome!! You put it on the corner of your bed and it tracks your sleep cycle based on your movement (you move more in certain sleep cycles). This morning I woke up an hour and a half earlier than normal and more awake than normal. Plus it creates graphs and statistics which appeal to the geek side of me. :) Good luck getting some sleep!Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04828162804847304293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-63626559485530645352013-04-24T14:18:36.587-04:002013-04-24T14:18:36.587-04:00I'm the WORST sleep over. I try to eat somethi...I'm the WORST sleep over. I try to eat something protein-heavy (I know, they say you shouldn't) right before bed, otherwise my 'empty' stomach keeps me up all night. I also use melatonin pills.Autumn @ The Unreal Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10620178433601921586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-53155145594607237252013-04-24T14:16:45.470-04:002013-04-24T14:16:45.470-04:00One trick to falling asleep that works for me invo...One trick to falling asleep that works for me involves turning off your brain (in a way). Because most of the time, it is your brain on overdrive that keeps you awake, and thinking, and thinking.... So what I do when I can't fall asleep is trick my brain into thinking that I am about to fall asleep. And I do that by re-creating the thoughts you normally have right before you fall asleep. You know how your thoughts jumble and run from one idea to another, and sometimes you catch yourself thinking about a pink unicorn, and you have no idea how you came upon that thought? That is how your thoughts run just before you fall asleep. Thus, you jumble your thoughts on purpose, think about a red truck, and than about hot firefighters, and than about forest fires, and just keep jumping from one thought to another. Eventually, let your mind just "flow" and not focus too much on one thought. This should lull you to sleep and "relax" your brain. Try it and see if it works.. :)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02633289385664301626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-59291557349059681402013-04-24T13:35:11.993-04:002013-04-24T13:35:11.993-04:00Play Scrabble on your phone. I find thinking about...Play Scrabble on your phone. I find thinking about how I'm not falling asleep just exacerbates my stress and inability to sleep. Scrabble is great because it's a thinking game. It's not suspenseful, yet it's still engaging enough not to be tedious and boring. As you play, you'll get tired. I also play Chuzzle. Less of a thinking game, but still does the trick.Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07003062793407134516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-54691531052507524392013-04-24T12:09:18.284-04:002013-04-24T12:09:18.284-04:00I'm right there with you. I'm 16 weeks pr...I'm right there with you. I'm 16 weeks pregnant with my third and this is my 2nd night in a row with little sleep. I hate taking sleeping pills frequently, so I usually resort to getting up and doing a few yoga stretches to relax my muscles and then listening to some of my hypnobabies tracks to relax me. I hope you get some rest tonight!Melissa T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16260683870172811073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-33075634833489859342013-04-24T11:52:15.594-04:002013-04-24T11:52:15.594-04:00Oh man, I feel for you. I have been a troubled sl...Oh man, I feel for you. I have been a troubled sleeper since a little girl. Always had to try really hard to relax, and I still have that trouble. I will go a couple weeks where I struggle to get a good solid night of sleep. But.. I have found some things that work!!!<br /><br />1. Lavender Essential Oil - Young Living Essential Oil specifically. It is the "swiss army knife" of oils. You can put it right on your body- I put it on my chest, on the back of my neck and on the bottom of my feet (soaks up really well through your feet) and then I take a couple deep breaths breathing in whatever oil is left on my hands. Great for relaxation- and also helps with anxiety. I have found this to be a great help with sleeping. (Just double check if this is okay for pregnant women...) There is also an oil called RutaVala that I have found to help me fall asleep too... Essential oils are great :)<br /><br />2. Progressive Muscle Relaxation- I watched Dr. Oz one day and he happened to have a sleep expert on who talked about PMR. It's a way to help you go through your entire body and focus on relaxing each muscle. Here's a link to a video where the Doctor talks you through it. It helped me!! http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/dr-breus-guided-muscle-relaxation<br /><br />I hope this helps and that you get some great sleep Joanna!!! Mindy Larsen https://www.blogger.com/profile/13270342297973259674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-66570867047477451262013-04-24T11:27:29.609-04:002013-04-24T11:27:29.609-04:00My sleep trick for when you have an "active&q...My sleep trick for when you have an "active" mind: count backwards from 300 by threes. It is challenging enough that you don't think of other things but boring enough that you can fall asleep.<br /><br />I also read recently in an article about helping children fall asleep that reading a book before bed which is a level below their reading ability helps settle the mind and again, "bore" you to sleep. I've found this very helpful for giving me an excuse to read books that might otherwise feel like a vice!amchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11483027091421934907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28060897.post-69233827842163227392013-04-24T11:19:44.134-04:002013-04-24T11:19:44.134-04:00Strangely once I was comfortable I have never slep...Strangely once I was comfortable I have never slept better than while I was pregnant. Once I was out I was dead to the world.<br /><br /><a rel="nofollow"> Memoirs & Mochas </a>Kaylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00791493835243956758noreply@blogger.com