Beat the Bedtime Blahs: Seven Tips for a Better Night’s Sleep
How you end the day makes all the difference. Your evening routine can either set you up for a cheerful and fulfilling day or one full of frustration and exhaustion. Here are seven steps you can take to create a successful bedtime routine that will give you more restful nights and more productive days.
1. Set an alarm for bedtime
Try setting an alarm for one hour before you’d like to be settled in bed to remind you that it’s time to step out of your day and start winding down.
2. Drink up
Since you end up going 6–8 hours without any liquid at all, drinking water throughout the day and before you hit the sack is essential to keeping yourself hydrated. Try adding Lavender+ essential oil to your water or herbal tea to calm your spirit. Aim for an hour before bed, so you aren’t waking up in the middle of the night for a bathroom trip.
3. Give yourself a little face time
Make sure to give your skin and teeth the TLC they need. Taking time to establish and follow an important hygiene ritual will help you feel fresh and relaxed before bed and can signal to your brain that it’s time to calm down.
4. Take notes for tomorrow
Write down a brief game plan for a productive tomorrow. While creating your list, remember to envision the kind of day you’d like to have, how you’d like to feel, and the top priorities you’ve got in your sights. Get it down on paper and you won’t spend hours trying to fall asleep thinking about what your day might look like.
5. Set yourself up for success
The night before, prepare your outfit, your breakfast and lunch or complete other tasks you’d usually take care of in the morning. The fewer tasks looming over you, the quicker and happier you will be getting out of bed in the morning.
6. Ditch the tech and read a book
The light from electronic screens can trick your mind and body into thinking it’s still light out. Try leaving technology out of your bedr
oom to help you shift into to a calm, relaxed, and clear state.
7. Add essential oils to your routine
Try diffusing Lavender, Peace & Calming or your favourite blend of essential oils with comforting aromas as you prepare for bed. Rubbing a couple of drops between your palms and brushing them over your pillow can also boost the relaxing aromas and can make jumping into a cloud of pillows and blankets feel extra luxurious.
YL tip: Did you know that Valerian essential oil has a calming and relaxing aroma? Add Valerian to your bedtime routine by diffusing a few drops 30 minutes before you go to sleep.
Once you’ve worked out a routine that helps you sleep well on a regular basis, create a ritual of those steps so your body and mind is prepared for a good sleep and a successful day ahead.
What other nighttime routine steps and tips work best for you? Share with us in the comments!
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