Many sleepless nights lately. Tips to help.

By
Real Estate Agent with Murney Associates

Until last night, it seems the Southwest Missouri area where I sell real estate has seen it's share of stormy nights. After what happened in Joplin, out sister city to the southwest, every clap of thunder has people on edge.

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Needless to say, sleepless nights have been prevalent so a little research came up with these tips.

 

1. Don't sleep late even on your days off.

2. Try to avoid naps.

3. Avoid exercise within six hours of sleep.

4. Contrary to popular belief, avoid heavy alcohol usage within four hours of sleep.

5. Absolutely no caffeine after 6:00 pm.

6. Avoid large meals.

7. Keep the bedroom for sleep and sex. Watch TV elsewhere.

8. Also avoid nicotine in the evening.

9. Keep noise and light at a minimum in the bedroom.

10. Don't start serious conversations right before sleep.

Hopefully as summer rolls in some of these storms will roll out.

Comments (5)

Shannon Milligan, Richmond VA Real Estate Agent/Associate Broker
RVA Home Team - Richmond, VA
RVA Home Team - Winning with Integrity.

I can't imagine the terror people must feel when these storms charge through. We have had a lot of warnings lately in our area, but nothing like what has been happening there. I hope these tips help a little!

May 29, 2011 02:30 PM
Rebekah Radice
Imagine WOW! Digital Marketing Agency - Burbank, CA
Social Media Marketing, Coaching & Training

My son is currently just outside Branson spending his summer as a camp counselor.  He has spent every year there since he was 7 (that makes this year his 14th year) and he says he's never seen storms like this year.  It breaks my heart to see the devastation in Joplin.  I can imagine why you aren't sleeping.  Here's hoping the weather takes a sleeping pill so you can get some shut eye!

May 29, 2011 02:35 PM
Virginia Gingras
West USA Revelation - Gilbert, AZ

Hopefully Spring will pass with no further major storms.  Being from the Midwest originally I know how bad they can be!

May 29, 2011 02:47 PM
Marchel Peterson
Results Realty - Spring, TX
Spring TX Real Estate E-Pro

Billi, I have been amazed at the awful storms that have been happening.  I'm originally from Wichita Kansas and remember lots of storms but NOTHING like what I'm seeing now.  I'm sure it is causing for sleepless nights and you give some good information.  Most I have learned the hard way.

May 29, 2011 02:56 PM
Kim Inman
Mountains to Lakes Real Estate, Inc. - Harriman, TN
CRS, Broker/Owner

Billi...I'm so thankful here in Harriman Tennessee we're surrounded by the mountains and somewhat buffered by them from the storms. The horrible thing is, if a tornado did get down in our valley it would pretty much destroy everything.  Here's wishing you a good nights sleep and pleasant dreams!

May 29, 2011 04:24 PM

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