People that suffer from insomnia often say they would do anything to get a good night’s sleep. But sometimes this just isn’t true. For example, one of the best ways to help you to get a great night's sleep is by getting some exercise on a daily basis. Now I’ll bet you that you already knew this but let me ask you, are you willing to put forth the effort to do something about it? If you are, good for you! If not, what is it about exercise that makes it so difficult to do? If it is the first line of defense against insomnia, why is it so hard to do?
Exercise requires us to put in effort with different levels of intensity. If we are already in a weakened state as a result of not being able to sleeps well, it can make any exercise program seem even more difficult. This can create a vicious circle in our lives and eventually cause us to spiral out of control. But if you put the temporary discomfort aside, an exercise program can really make a difference in the way that you feel. You see, even a little bit of exercise releases chemicals into your body that will help you to sleep better. Not only that, it will help to restore some of the balance in your body that may be missing as a result of your insomnia.
Your exercise program doesn't need to be overly strenuous in order for it to work. As a matter of fact, just a few minutes of exercise, several times per day can make an amazing difference in the way that you feel and how well you sleep. If it seems too overwhelming for you to get a lot of exercise all at one time, try doing some light exercise every time you eat. Even a 5 minute walk after your meals will make a difference!
Not only will exercise release some important sleep inducing chemicals into your body, it will improve your sense of well-being. Each of these can go a long way in helping you to fall asleep at night and stay asleep until you are rested. Why not try some light exercise for a couple of weeks? You would probably be surprised at what kind of a difference it can make in your life.
If you're interested in more naturals cures for insomnia check out my free e-course.
No comments:
Post a Comment