By Dr. Paula Joyce, The Life Doctor

Best-Selling Author, Top-Ranked Radio Host,

Executive/Life Coach, Speaker, Healer

Question for July:  Some nights I sleep well and other nights I wake up in the middle of the night. I’m really frustrated. What can I do to consistently sleep through the night?

You’re describing segmented sleep, which was normal until we had artificial light. Our society has made sleep into a problem. We feel guilty and anxious if we don’t sleep through the night and get our prescribed 8 hours. That creates stress hormones, making it harder to fall back asleep. In desperation, many of us turn to pills, which can create more damage than lack of sleep.

Once you understand that this pattern is normal, it takes away the feeling that there’s something wrong with you. Rather than worrying about the number of hours you’re sleeping, pay attention to how you feel and what is going on in your life and in the world.

Many of us are experiencing major spiritual changes in our energy. Collectively we are in the process of a spiritual awakening, a shift into a higher level of consciousness. The night time is when the spiritual realm is the most active, starting around 3 am. This can cause us to wake up because we sense something is happening. During some of these more intense periods, I need more or less sleep depending on my internal system. And that’s the key. You are not an average. You are a unique individual with your own unique needs.

The increase in terrorism, violence and hatred along with personal change, worries, dreams or creative ideas can also wake us up at night. Ignoring what wakes us up will prevent sleep. Instead, write down your feelings, thoughts, dreams and ideas. If your problems are overwhelming, seek help. Peace of mind will help you sleep better.

Less Known Ways to Improve Sleep  

• Take a cold shower before bed and sleep naked in a cold room, around 65 degrees
• Drink 1oz of cherry juice twice a day for natural melatonin
• Choose your sheet and pillow case colors with their vibration in mind: pink is emotionally healing and blue is mentally healing
• Use a lavender scented yoga eye pillow to cancel out light and calm you
• Clear the negative energy in your home with a sage oil spray

• Magnesium, bananas, almonds, chamomile tea before bed help calm your system
• Avoid alcohol, sugary foods and caffeine in the evening
• Avoid the news and upsetting movies before bed
• Keep electronic devices at least 3 feet away from your bed

What To Do When You Wake Up During The Night

• Remind yourself: this is normal
• Write down your worries, dreams, ideas, feelings
• Make a gratitude list in your head or on paper
• Listen to sleep music—there are many instrumentals for sleep on YouTube
• Pray, meditate, chant, do progressive relaxation, read, perform a ritual
• Breathe in pink light for emotional peace and blue light for mental peace
• Imagine that whoever sang you to sleep as a child is doing so now; or if it’s in your belief system, ask their spirit to sing to you.
• Breathe in through your nose for 4 seconds, hold your breath for 7 seconds, breathe out through your mouth for 8 seconds. Repeat this until you fall asleep.
• If you’re agitated, walk the stairs or just walk around your home
• Put a grounding crystal like black tourmaline under your pillow or wear it
• Pick a Tarot or Archangel Oracle Card for insight and comfort
• Shaman Robert Moss told my radio show listeners that he uses the time to walk his dogs or write his books
• This mantra is especially good because it takes away the power of fear: “Love is the beginning and endless end. You are love as you are loved. All is love as all is loved.”

Be gentle with yourself. This is a process, not an event. Remember, You Are Loved, All is Loved.

Dr. Paula Joyce uses spiritual tools to help you overcome the hidden blocks that prevent you from creating the life of your dreams. Visit her at www.PaulaJoyce.com

Top-Ranked Radio Show: Uplift Your Life: Nourishment of the Spirit, www.VoiceAmerica.com

If you have a question for Dr. Paula, please email her at [email protected].

Upcoming Events:

July 5  Creative Problem Solving: Group Coaching meetup with Dr. Paula Joyce, 11:30am-1pm, 15251 Segovia Dr., Dallas 75248. Integrate and align information in your conscious and unconscious mind, remove hidden blocks and solve your most challenging problems. RSVP required. www.PaulaJoyce.com

July 6   Consciousness is What We Are with Jude Currivan on Uplift Your Life: Nourishment of the Spirit with Dr. Paula Joyce, Empowerment Channel on VoiceAmerica Talk Radio Network. Listen live at 10am CST or anytime on-demand, www.PaulaJoyce.com.

July 13  Results at Work and in Life Through Self-Management Not Time Management with Nan Russell  on Uplift Your Life: Nourishment of the Spirit with Dr. Paula Joyce, Empowerment Channel on VoiceAmerica Talk Radio Network. Listen live at 10am CST or anytime on-demand, www.PaulaJoyce.com.

July 20   Chakras Are Just Energy: Learn How to Use Them to Grow Into Higher Levels of Consciousness   with Victor and Kooch Daniels on Uplift Your Life: Nourishment of the Spirit with Dr. Paula Joyce, Empowerment Channel on VoiceAmerica Talk Radio Network. Listen live at 10am CST or anytime on-demand, www.PaulaJoyce.com

July 22  Past Life Regression Workshop with Dr. Paula Joyce. Trained by Dr. Brian Weiss, I will safely help you experience your past lives to: heal your past, present and future; gain new self-awareness and empowerment; release past negative influences while keeping the positive; or to enhance your spiritual well-being. 2-3:30 pm, $35, CSLDallas, A Center for Spiritual Living, 4801 Spring Valley Rd # 115, Dallas 75244, www.PaulaJoyce.com for details.

July 27   Return of the Peaceful Warrior with Dan Millman on Uplift Your Life: Nourishment of the Spirit  with Dr. Paula Joyce, Empowerment Channel on VoiceAmerica Talk Radio Network. Listen live at 10am CST or anytime on-demand, www.PaulaJoyce.com

August 2  Creative Problem Solving: Group Coaching meetup with Dr. Paula Joyce, 11:30am-1pm, 15251 Segovia Dr., Dallas 75248. Integrate and align information in your conscious and unconscious mind, remove hidden blocks and solve your most challenging problems. RSVP required. www.PaulaJoyce.com

August 3   Healing Through Music with Ted Wilson on Uplift Your Life: Nourishment of the Spirit with Dr. Paula Joyce, Empowerment Channel on VoiceAmerica Talk Radio Network. Listen live at 10am CST or anytime on-demand, www.Paula Joyce.com.