sleeping Habits

It's important to build sleeping habits. That's why the established time works so well. Slowly we get used to being in bed at that time, and eventually we get the idea it's time to sleep. The more successful the habit is, the more ingrained it becomes and the stronger it is. The less we follow it the less it works and the longer it takes to find what does. Some people go a whole life time without good sleep; but with good sleep habits, in time...we will sleep.

Other rituals work too. Even some like the TV, radio, or a book can work; But, as mentioned earlier, I think it's best to not rely on those; but again, if they work, they work. Maybe those can be done in the other room and you can slip into the bed? Those rituals are usually done as we fall asleep, and it's better to sleep in our bed. But some rituals can be done outside of the bed. Establish an order; ie...Write in our journal, drink a cup of warm milk, take a hot bath, brush and floss our teeth, meditate, turn down the covers...and slip into bed...lay our head on the pillow and sleep. Whatever you believe will work; but prepare well what you think will work and establish a pattern to follow.