Between You, Me and the Lamp Post
Day 62: The definite cure for insomnia
I sleep, sort of, okay during the week. I’m up at 6:00 a.m., work all day (sort of) and go to bed at 11:00 p.m. I’m almost asleep as soon as my head hits the pillow.
Sleeping on a Sunday night is a different story though. Instead of at 6:00 I get up around 8:00 or 9:00 a.m. and when I go to bed I’m not tired at all. I go to bed because, well, I have to get up early the next morning.
Over the years I’ve read numerous articles and followed all sorts of advice on how to fall asleep faster.
Warm milk – that doesn’t work for me because I hate milk and I’m lactose intolerant.
With this in mind I had Dieter download a couple of ‘Joy of Painting’ episodes and played them last night. I was out like a light before the 20 minute episode even finished.
Having finally had a good night rest, for the first time on a Monday morning, I feel fresh and rested. If you have trouble sleeping, forget warm milk, chamomile tea, counting sheep, meditation, or pills. Listen to Bob Ross’ voice and you’ll be catching those zzzzz’s in no time.