Remember the last time you were so exhausted that all you wanted to do was crawl under the covers and fall asleep as soon as your head hits the pillow? Did you get the good night sleep you needed or did you struggle to relax and fall asleep. Many of us experience sleepless nights from time to time. You find yourself staring at the ceiling and you can’t turn your brain off. You start thinking about work, bills, things you need to get done this weekend and pretty much anything except falling asleep. CPAPCentral.com is here to help you tackle those sleepless nights, and we have some tips that can help you relax, turn your brain off and fall asleep faster so you can get more rest.

Exercise During the Day

We all know that exercise makes you healthier, but did you know those health benefits extend to helping you sleep better at night? Regular exercise helps increase your metabolism, which not only helps you fall asleep faster and leads to a better quality sleep, but can also help you feel less tired during the day.

Turn Off the Electronics

Technology is a wonderful thing, but there are also disadvantages to being too “plugged in.” Watching television, checking emails and clicking through social media on your smartphone may help you stay in touch with what’s going on, but it also keeps your brain active and makes it much more difficult to fall asleep. Additionally, the light emitted from these devices interferes with your circadian rhythms, making it harder for you to fall asleep. A good rule of thumb is to keep electronics out of your bedroom or “unplug” at least a half hour before bedtime.

Get Rid of the Clock

When you’re having trouble falling asleep, your instinct is to look at the clock to see how long you’ve been in bed. This is the wrong thing to do, because as soon as you look at the clock, you’ll start to get frustrated and start doing math about how long you’ve been in bed, how long you’ll have to sleep when you finally do fall asleep. This keeps your mind active, and makes it harder to fall asleep.

If concerns over your sleep apnea are keeping you awake, CPAPCentral.com can help with a new CPAP machine, CPAP mask or accessories that make using your CPAP equipment more comfortable.