Fai†hfully Preparing my Fields for the Rain

1

Relax before bedtime. Meditate, take a hot bath, drink herbal tea or do mild stretching exercises.

2

Clear your mind of worries. Make a list of problems and possible solutions, and then look at them the next day.

3

Avoid watching the evening news, horror movies or movies with graphic violence right before bed.

4

Eat a light snack such as milk or yogurt. Both contain calcium and tryptophan, which can have a relaxing effect.

5

Avoid fatty and spicy foods, which could cause gas and, in turn, nightmares.

6

Give up smoking. Nicotine has been linked to certain sleep disorders.

7

Stop using any drugs that are not essential to your health and well-being.

8

Write down your nightmare when you wake up in a dream journal. Try to figure out how it relates to your life at present to prevent it from recurring.

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