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Sleep better #5. Active Step: Listen to some calming music in the evening. Try the album Virginia Astley – ‘from the gardens where we feel secure’ (clip attached)

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Virginia Astley – \’a summer long since passed\’ (2003)

Virginia Astley – ‘from gardens where we feel secure’ album mp3 on amazon (the cd album is quite rare / expensive)http://www.amazon.co.uk/Gardens-Where-We-Feel-Secure/dp/B001MYA7W4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=dmusic&qid=1268381427&sr=8-2

also check out our ‘unwind’ spotify playlist on this website: an eclectic mix of music to help you to relax.

Sleep better #4. Active Step: Empty and clear your head of any jobs (work, family, personal) you have to do ‘tomorrow’, tonight. Write yourself a list and forget about it until morning.

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Sleep better #3. Active Step: Allow yourself an hour before bed to unwind. Try a ‘technology blackout’ – turning off computers, phones and the TV.

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Sleep better #2. Question: what works for you? What normally helps you get a good night’s sleep (other than alcohol)? What doesn’t work?

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Sleep better #1. Active Step: Get into a routine. Over the next fortnight, get up and go to sleep at the same times (even on the weekends if possible!)

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