BETTINA WALKER OF SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA,works as child social worker. She loves every minute of her work as she knows it is very worthwhile endeavor as providing assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of the children. Although, the work she does assisting single parents, finding foster homes for the abandoned/abused children and arranging adoptions. Nevertheless, it proves to be a tiring task. It left her emotionally drained and physically spent because she was so dedicated to her work that she extended long hours at the office. Her hard work, however, eventually resulted in excessive fatigue.



There are moments in Bettina's life when she doesn't enjoy waking up to welcome the new day. ?On a deeper level, my mind and body don't agree. I have to fight with every once of my energy just to get out of bed.?

Like most most women, Bettina is a victim of burn-out or fatigue. The most common reason that women struggle to get up in the morning is that they are not getting enough sleep. Not getting enough sleep leads to being sluggish or feeling weak along with muscle pain.

If you don't want to experience the same problems encountered by Bettina, it may be good to consider the following tips:

1.Get a good pillow- A pillow plays a big part in making sure you get a good night's sleep. An unsupported pillow can put your spine out line and cause neck and cervical pain. Start investing in a hypoallergenic Insuloft Down Fill Pillow. Splurge on a quality pillow and see the difference.

2.Lower the thermostat -A cooler environment can give you more a restful sleep than a toasty temperature that promote drowsiness. Turn your thermostat to the mid-60's before you turn in.

3.Reset your internal clock -You may want to try getting up very early then the time that you were already accustomed too. If you're struggling to achieved consciousness when the alarm goes on you might be in the toughest time to get going. By moving up your bedtime and by setting your alarm clock back, you might be awakened from a lighter stage of sleep.

4.Do yoga- Before getting to bed. Try some simple yoga. It's the most relaxing way to bring your energy level up.

5.A good warm shower - Hit the showers or take a dip on the bath tub and sprinkle it with a few drops of citrus or eucalyptus oil. Aromatherapy have been proven to be soothing and calming way. Getting a good shower before bedtime will give you more a heavenly restful sleep.

6.Ease up on your caffeine intake- Too much coffee, nicotine, and alcohol can disrupt your sleep. These are stimulants that interfere with your ability to fall asleep.

Getting the sleep you need goes beyond having comfortable blankets and fluffy huggable pillows. An adult should get at least 7 to 8 hours of quality sleep. A blissful sleep helps you repair your body cells, tone up your muscles, and strengthen bones and muscle mass. It improves mood, memory and an overall sense of wellness, A restful sleep can restore and replenish your body. So no matter how demanding your workload is, if you get enough rest, you can surely beat the stress and get a good night's sleep.