HOW TO SLEEP BETTER | 10 natural sleep hacks to fall asleep fast

With a few tips, habits and sleep hacks, you can learn how to sleep better naturally, fall asleep fast and most importantly - stay asleep. Sleep is essential to your wellness and it’s worth prioritizing.

Insomnia is no fun and I've definitely had challenges with sleep at different stages of life. And yet, sleep is just as critical to our wellness as healthy food and should be at the top of our priority list.

But here’s the good news - you have a lot more control over your sleep quality than you may realize. Anxiety, stress and poor diet from our technology-driven, hyper-connected, on-the-go lifestyles are at the root of most sleep problems and why you can’t sleep. So before you grab a sleeping pill remember that the fix is often times within your control. By implementing the tips, lifestyle changes and sleep hacks in today’s video you can learn how to sleep better, fall asleep faster, stay asleep throughout the night and wake up feeling energized and rejuvenated.

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This video was created in partnership with Naturepedic. Naturepedic believes that quality sleep is central to a healthy and happy life and I'm happy to partner with them on this very important topic. All thoughts and opinions are my own. 

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[Downshiftology]

EXCITING NEWS! I just chatted with Naturepedic and they said that if you guys like this video and would like to see another video, they'll giveaway a mattress for FREE! That's worth several thousand dollars - wow! So make sure you like, share and comment below what you'd like me to talk about in another video. Happy Sunday! xo - Lisa

[hxchanel]

Honestly I love you
you got me prepping veggies, changing my life, going to bed on time
Damn I'm so inspired

[annalee]

How fitting :) watching this at 1am cuz i'm having trouble falling asleep .... 👍

[klmjtr]

This is the best sleep information video I’ve seen! Thanks so much for making it. I love getting in bed but I don’t like to go to sleep even though I want to... I’m very restless and my sleep is very fitful if I even get any. That bed looks amazing!!
Next video a morning motivation routine please!

[stephanienuyda]

Self care, stress free routine video please!

[victoriamorris]

Also wanted to add: Some people have adverse reactions to melatonin and valerian root. I definitely respond oppositely and will lie awake for hours after consuming either. I found that taking Gaia Herbs “SleepThru” works perfectly for people like me with the opposite reaction. I use this is combination with my magnesium lotion (on my back), Young Living essential oils (Cedarwood and Vetiver), and take SleepThru 30 min before. I’m asleep within minutes and I sleep through the night a lot better! I have a hormone imbalance and Adrenal Fatigue, so my sleep isn’t perfect but as someone who has struggled to sleep for 12 years, it is at the best it’s been for a very LONG time! I hope this helps someone else who is struggling!

[lisamedeiros]

I am taking melatonin 2 hours before bed and use diffuser, it really helps. I am working on cutting my tv. And since i declutter my bedroom it feels more restful. Good viedo, very helpful

[victoriagreenroyd]

Naturally I'm finding this video and have watched it after midnight. I'm a chronic insomniac, the horror of it all!!! But I believe the Lord has led me to you because I need to make serious changes within my lifestyle. Thank you, Lisa and God bless you. Sincerely, Victoria💚

[lindds]

Thank you for all of this info. This is the first I have heard of sugar imbalance affecting sleep but makes perfect sense from my observations. I have also found that meditating on verses from the Holy Bible really helps get rid of my anxieties. Struggled to sleep for months after the loss of a family member. And that was the main thing that helped.

[charlie]

Tysm its 3 am rn for me and this helped me out alot since i am a football/soccer player and i just did a big training day yesterday and i did a big match today and i was so tired but i did these methods and I woke up feeling very 👍 good

[angiedasner]

Thank you for the tips. In the past I only slept 4 hours a night and felt great. Now I have lupus, fibromyalgia and several autoimmune diseases. I never get sleepy now but am always tired. My rheumatologist has prescribed a muscle relaxer to help me get to sleep but I’m not getting a good sleep. I’m going to try a few of these tips. Thanks for sharing.

[jeanemartin]

I just have to say wow! I am obsessed with your videos. I have watched every single one and I NEVER subscribe to anyone’s channel but I just had to subscribe to yours so I don’t miss any of your new videos. You do such an amazing job with the way you film and edit your videos. They are so simple and easy to understand. Please keep them coming! My favorite are the meal prep videos but I love everything you’ve made. Thank you!

[emilygrace]

I also love to occasionally drop a few drops of lavender essential oil onto my bedsheets and pillow and then run my hand over my bed to spread the scent. Sometimes I use vanilla essential oil with it.

[pamelaflynn]

Thank you for your helpful tips. I'm a natural night owl and for the summer I would sleep during the day and stay up all night. Now that I have a 8-5 job, transitioning my sleep pattern has been challenging. I already have blackout curtains, a diffuser and a comfortable bed. I'm also trying to find a workout and cleaning schedule that now works with my new work schedule. So, it's very much a trial and error time period at home. Thanks again!

[PolkaDotApron]

My favorite things in life, food and sleep!

[aliciasansing]

Oh, and I'd really love to see a video on how to get better sleep when traveling, like when I'm at someone's house or a hotel that doesn't have a comfortable bed or pillow (and I can't take a pillow with me) and especially sleeping better when travleing between time zones.

[manikabedi]

I definitely like the way you present your content. Impressive.

[anpacesetr]

While I already feel I get pretty good sleep (I was a 4 in your poll), there were a few tips here that I will implement to get even better sleep! I will also share this video with one friend in particular, where both her and her husband struggle with poor sleep, and am sure it will be helpful. Once again, Lisa, thank you so much for sharing in such a relateable manner!

[kaelynl.michayluk]

Loved this! I think any content like this totally fits into the concept of downshifting and I would love to see more lifestyle and healthy living videos from you!

[daniela]

I been waiting this video all week. Thank you, I have the most terrible sleep, hope this can help me.