Doesn’t it just figure? You finally get to retirement, having earned that peaceful respite after a long life of working. However, you start to develop sleep issues which hinder your ability to get a good night’s rest. If you have a problem getting to sleep or staying that way, chances are that you are not getting the rest you need to feel rejuvenated. There are some things you can try however, to re-capture that time with the Sandman:

1. Stick to a schedule – Always stick to the same schedule whether it is a weekend or a holiday. By going to bed at the same time every night, you are getting your circadian rhythm in sync with your lifestyle. Also, by making sure that you are getting some sunshine or natural light in your daily afternoon rituals, this can better tell your body what time of day it is.

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Everyone deals with pain at some point or another. It could be the pain of childbirth or the pain you get when you get a cavity in a tooth. Breaking a leg, suffering from cancer, having a headache … all are forms of pain. And of course, pain also clouds many other areas of your life such as creating sleeping difficulties, fatigue, depression, irritability, work problems and loss of physical and social pleasure.

Talking with your doctor is the best way to learn how you can control the pain you are experiencing. Medications can work as well as meditation and other activities to help you gain the upper hand and control your pain.

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