Sleep*

Explore what's on your mind

Sleep is impaired when you are preoccupied or worried. NLP Tool Up offers excellent tools to explore whatever is preying on your mind even if at first you cannot put it in words. In a reflective and safe environment your issues can be brought into the open. You will be guided to draw up an action list to deal with them either emotionally, or practically or both. Making space and time in an NLP session for problems simmering under the surface will relieve your sleep of the burden. You will begin to wake up more refreshed and energised.

If you think your sleep could be better book a session. You will also be taken through a sleep checklist looking at basics, eg. how your bedroom is arranged, how you wind down before sleep, how you get going in the morning and related considerations.

The awful and sobering truth is that there are only 24 hours in the day. You will get much more from them if you wake up rested and energised. 

Preliminary considerations

• Arrange your bedroom:  A calming environment with few distractions will help you rest. Choose light, plain colour schemes. Clear away clutter, keep electronic equipment to a minimum, invest in blackout curtains.

• Banish the screens:  Screens are designed to keep us awake. They emit light and signal to your brain to keep going. Content is designed to keep you engaged, click and connect. Nearing bedtime, put the phone in a drawer (in silent mode). Use a standalone alarm clock to wake up, preferably one that does not glow in the dark. Move the TV, tablet etc. to the living room. An hour of screen-free time before sleep will improve your rest. Read a book instead. 

• How good is your mattress?  Go to a big department store or mattress specialist and try out their mattresses (yes, lie down on them). Obtain advice from knowledgeable staff. If you don't need a new mattress, maintain the one you have by turning it over regularly.

• Go easy on stimulants:  Reduce your coffee intake towards the evening or switch to decaffeinated. Some recommend abstaining from caffeine after 2pm. Remember, some teas (green tea, mate tea etc.) can also keep you awake.

• Avoid the following before going to sleep:  In the last 1-2 hours before bedtime, don't exercise and don't eat a heavy meal. Don't drink alcohol either. It may make you feel relaxed but sleep after alcohol is less restful.

• Introduce changes gradually:  Make small changes. After each adjustment give it a few days before you notice any improvement in your sleep. Meanwhile, to explore what's on your mind that might prey on your sleep book a session.

*Note: 

NLP Tool Up and this website do not offer medical advice. If you have health concerns about sleep or otherwise, consult your doctor.