Tip Use These 4 Strategies for Better Sleep Search Skip to content Menu Menu follow us Store Articles Community Loyal-T Club Loyal-T Points Rewards Subscribe to Save Search Search The World s Trusted Source & Community for Elite Fitness Alpha LifeLiving Tip Use These 4 Strategies for Better Sleep Stress and anxiety keep you from getting restorative sleep That kills gains Here' s how to squash stress and sleep deeply by Josh Heenan December 15, 2015November 15, 2021 Tags Health & Longevity, Living Better, Tips Many people have trouble falling asleep due to anxiety. Anxiety is rampant these days, so these specialized sleep strategies tackle it head on. Strategy 1 – Plan Tomorrow in 60 Seconds Clear your mind by planning out your next day a few hours prior to bed. This can take under a minute. List the top three things you need to get done. This has a remarkable effect on reducing anxiety. Strategy 2 – Write Down 3 Good Things Right before you go to bed, jot down three things you're thankful for. Having positive thoughts before bed decreases stress levels. Most athletes and executives who follow this strategy often report not even remembering their head hitting the pillow. Powerful stuff. And yes, you can be thankful for low-cut workout tops and snug-fitting yoga pants. Strategy 3 – Squash Low Blood Sugar One common issue for those who wake up in the middle of the night is low blood sugar. Ditching alcohol can help with this, but having a high-fat, pre-bed snack often fixes the issue. Something as simple as some peanut butter or a protein shake and some Flameout will do the trick. Strategy 4 – Supplement Wisely Sometimes you need an extra kick in the gym, whether it's loud music or an energy drink. The same goes for sleep. Here are three pre-bed cocktails that will knock you right out: Level 1 1 cup chamomile tea 1 scoop glutamine Level 2 1 cup chamomile tea 1 scoop glutamine 1 serving ZMA Level 3 10-20 minute hot bath 1 cup chamomile tea with valerian root 1 scoop glutamine 1 serving ZMA 1 serving Z-12 Get The T Nation Newsletters Don' t Miss Out Expert Insights To Get Stronger, Gain Muscle Faster, And Take Your Lifting To The Next Level related posts Alpha Life 5 Self-Improvement Tips for Lifters Lifting makes you stronger. Diets make you leaner. But there's more to life than that. Here's how to feel better, fight stress, get organized, and get happier. Health & Longevity, Living Better, Motivation, Sleep T Nation June 28 Alpha Life The 6 Unwritten Rules of the Gym Are you the person in the gym that other people secretly hate? You are if you break these rules. Opinion, Strong Words John Romano July 21 Sex & Hormones Natural vs Enhanced Lifters Natties shouldn't train or eat like steroid users. And the reverse is true too. Here the 10 things they should do differently. Bodybuilding, Living Better, Pharma, TRT Christian Thibaudeau February 16 Alpha Life Tip How to Fight Post-Show Depression Many bodybuilders get depressed after a competition, even if they win. Why? And what can be done about it? Answers here. Bodybuilding, Health & Longevity, Living Better, Tips Christian Thibaudeau January 3