How to Get a Good Night's Sleep

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In this week's podcast we're sharing some simple tips to help you improve your sleep.

Things to Avoid that Can Spoil Your Sleep

Caffeine - coffee, energy drinks etc

Eating late and eating heavy meals in the evening

Working late

Watching dramatic TV or movies in the evening

Taking work into the bedroom

Simple Things that Can Help You Sleep

Allow yourself space to relax your mind: swap TV for reading something gentle, or uplifting

Take a warm bath before bed

Try drinking a cup of warm milk with a pinch of nutmeg - milk helps you sleep and nutmeg helps you stay asleep)

Massage you feet before getting into bed - it helps make your head less busy and more relaxed

Use a guided relaxation to help you relax and sleep

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