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Three Simple Things You Can Do to for a Better Night’s Sleep

5/23/2016

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As a counselor, I often see people who have trouble sleeping. Inadequate sleep can affect your mood, productivity, and your physical health. If you have problems falling asleep or staying asleep, try these three simple changes to see if they make a difference:
  1. Reduce or eliminate caffeine. People respond differently to this stimulant. If you are having trouble sleeping, trying limiting your caffeine use to earlier in the day, or eliminating it altogether. Most people are aware that coffee, some soft drinks, and energy drinks contain caffeine, but also check out the caffeine content of tea, chocolate, and some OTC medicines.
  2. Exercise earlier in the day. Regular exercise can help you sleep better, but you might want to time vigorous workouts at least three or four hours before bedtime in order to avoid being over-stimulated as you are trying to get to sleep.
  3. Establish a consistent, relaxing bedtime routine. Try going to bed at the same time every night, preceded by a relaxing activity: a bath, reading, soft music, prayer, etc. Over time, repetition of this activity will tell your brain and body that it is time to relax and go to sleep.
Try these changes over a period of several weeks to see if they help. Sometimes simple changes can make a powerful difference in the way you feel and function.

If, despite these changes, you repeatedly find yourself awake because of worrying, you may want to see a professional counselor, who can help you find ways to cope with anxiety. You can reach me at 404-697-2928.
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    Author: Catherine Saffels

    I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia and a member of the Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Georgia. Counseling is about CHANGE. I help people develop a vision for the changes they want to see in their lives, assisting them in taking steps towards realizing that vision. Each person's vision is different --- to some, change is learning to make different choices; to some it is coping with feelings of anxiety and depression; to some, it is improving communication in their marriage; to others it is learning to deal with unchangeable past events, such as trauma, grief, infidelity, and abuse. I work with adults over the age of 18 using individual, couples, and family therapy. I am a Christian with professional training in both secular and faith-based counseling. I hold two masters degrees, a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling and a Master of Divinity. I seek to support your spiritual journey, looking for ways God is working in your life. I provide counseling utilizing phone and video sessions. You can reach me at 404-697-2928. 

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