Waking up in the middle of the night for no apparent reason is endlessly frustrating.
Noise disturbances from neighbours or other sources can also prevent restfulsleep as can having a partner who snores.
Luckily, there are things you might do to help you nod off again before your anxiety spirals.
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Here are someVogue-approved tricks to try.
This means your heart doesnt have to work as hard which brings your heart rate right down.
A good sleeping heart rate will be between 40 and 50 bpm.
Instead of stressing over sleep, make a run at focus on resting with your eyes closed instead.
They also trigger the bodys parasympathetic nervous system, which helps us feel calm and sleepy.
Start at your baby toe and work your way up to the top of your head.
If you get distracted by whirring thoughts, you better start over.
Increasing your vagal tone is associated with a lower heart rate, which is an important precursor to sleep.
