Bloggers insomnia?
I’m not sure if I’m alone in this but I’ve notice that ever since Jason and I started this site i’ve been having trouble getting to sleep at night. I think it might have something to do with the fact that I write most of my posts right before I go to bed. By the time I’m finished writing, I’m wired and my brain just won’t shut down!
If you’re like me and are having trouble getting to sleep, here are some tips for turning your brain off after an awesome post.
1. Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day. I’m really bad for this one. I usually just go to bed whenever I feel like it and I always sleep in on the weekend which really messes me up.
2. Avoid stressful/stimulating activities (like blogging) right before going to bed.
3. Only use your bed for pleasure and relaxation - this means no blogging in bed.
4. This one’s obvious, no caffeine close to bed time….unless you’re writing a late night post, then it just can’t be avoided.
5. Start a bedtime ritual. Play relaxing music and drink decaf tea to let your body know that it’s time to go to sleep. Keep your mind off of blogging, it can be exciting to think about what you’re going to write next, or how many visitors your site will have tomorrow but when you’re trying to get to sleep then you have to just let it go. Write it down if you have to and then let it go.
Already I can see some things that I have been doing wrong. The biggest thing is that I should probably start writing my posts right after work instead of just before bed I’m sure the stat checking doesn’t help…that stuff is like crack. I’ll have to see what I can do about it. I can quit whenever I want…
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See I am the opposite, it makes me wake up right in the morning because ideas start popping into my head. Lately it has been happening earlier and earlier which is not a good trend.
Comment by kevin — June 12, 2007 @ 10:33 am
My own insomnia is brought on by thinking of different improvements I need to make to my blog, and/or whether or not I’m even cut-out to be a blogger.
Regards,
Comment by Sofcore — June 12, 2007 @ 11:58 am
your blog has been added to 2k bloggers
Comment by Elaine — June 12, 2007 @ 6:56 pm
Hi Sofcore, I think improvements are important but don’t drive youself crazy in the process. I’m guilty of this myself.
Comment by Aimee — June 12, 2007 @ 11:17 pm
Well, I did not sleep much to begin with, now I am trying to run on 4-5 hours a night. But at least I am never bored now
Comment by Jason — June 13, 2007 @ 12:29 pm
Hi there! I perfectly agree with you. I have my own blog and whenever I post smth late at night, just before going to bed, I can’t get relaxed and can’t sleep too well…Unfortunately, I’m having this bad habit, to post articles late at night, wich I know is wrong.But, for a week, I have tried to post my articles from work :), even if it’s not proper either…but this way I avoid the stress.
I think we should all relax and slow down…What’s the rush? Maybe we should go in for downshifting…(you can find an article in my blog: http://mariaflorea.blogspot.com/)
All the best and keep writing this way!
Comment by Maria Florea — July 6, 2007 @ 7:06 am