Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a relative newbie, no one is immune to a sleepless night when camping. We’re in a new place, on unfamiliar terrain, with all kinds of unexpected sounds circling around us — it’s no wonder our bodies struggle to get us into a deep sleep when we’re camping!
This is challenging because when we’re exploring the outdoors, we really need that rest to energize us for the next day’s adventures. Fortunately, over the years, I’ve found some key hacks to help ensure a restful sleep, no matter where I am. Snag my 12 tips for a better sleep when camping in this video:
The most important thing to remember when learning how to improve our health and wellbeing is to stay curious with ourselves. The next time you go camping and struggle to fall asleep, ask yourself what it is that’s keeping you awake. Is it physical discomforts like the ground or temperature? Is it anxieties about various sounds or circumstances? How could you address these concerns next time to help yourself get a better rest?
With a little time and attention you can begin to build up a toolkit of knowledge and practices to ensure you have incredible sleeps every time you zip up your tent and close your eyes for the night. You may even find yourself having your best sleeps ever in the great outdoors!
I’d love to hear from you. Did any of these tips for a better sleep when camping stand out to you as something you’d like to implement? Or did I miss a secret hack you know of? Let me know in the comments below!
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Great tips.