People who follow good lifestyle habits such as avoiding alcohol and going to bed early and on time every night generally are able to enjoy a restful sleep and awake and naturally at the same time every day. Unfortunately, this description applies to few people these days. If you’ve had trouble sleeping when travelling, there are a few tricks you can try to help you get a good night sleep. In this article, we will share five smart tips that will help you sleep better. Read on to learn more.

Tech

1. Keep high-tech items out of your bedroom! You want your bedroom to signal a place of relaxation, but if you keep your Blackberry and other high-tech instruments in the bedroom, your mind will be geared for productivity. According to Philip Gehrman PhD, who is an assistant professor of psychology at Philadelphia’s University of Sciences, it is important to signal your brain so that it knows that your bed is a place of relaxation. Be sure to put your cell phone on silent mode and leave it and all other technology in a separate room while you sleep.

Temperature

1. Stay at the right temperature! If you have a sleeping partner, you may always be battling over the temperature in your bedroom. For a good night’s sleep, though, it is important to stay cool. One smart way to satisfy everyone’s temperature requirements is to keep the room cool but keep plenty of blankets and throws near the bed so that you and your sleep partner can each have the right amount of covers. You may also wish to purchase a dual weight comforter. This type of comforter has one side that is heavier than the other side.

Snoring

If you’re travelling with someone else and they tend to snore then or you snore, then it might be worthwhile considering changes. There are a number of ways to stop snoring – here are some. Alternatively, there are plenty of anti-snoring devices on the market that can help too.

Mattress

III. Be sure that your mattress is in good condition! A good mattress is an excellent investment. In recent studies, it was found that nearly 50% of all people lose a significant amount of sleep every night because there sleep partner snores. Insomnia and tossing and turning also contribute to lack of sleep. If your sleep partner suffers from restless sleep that keeps you awake, try buying a new mattress. Dr. Gehrman says that a new mattress may resolve all of these difficulties. Additionally, be sure that your bed is big enough for both of you.

Spooning

1. Try spooning! If your partner keeps you awake due to a need to cuddle, try lying in a classic spoon position. This is an excellent way to cuddle without losing the circulation in your arm. According to chiropractor, Jodi Fidler (Davis Chiropractic, MN) sleeping in this position while using a high quality mattress and pillow can have excellent stress reduction benefits as well as increasing your level of intimacy with your partner.

Old Fashioned Alarm

1. Use an old-fashioned alarm clock. The glowing digital display of your electric alarm clock maybe keeping you awake. This can also increase your levels of stress. Get an old-fashioned, wind up clock with hands. In this way, you will not be kept awake by the light and you will not be checking the time all night long. Additionally, the ticking of the clock may help soothe you to sleep.