Insomnia is something that many people suffer from, myself included. However, it is possible to get closer to having those standard eight hours of sleep, if you create a healthy and achievable sleep routine.
Be consistent.
For me, the time I’m usually ready to consider trying to actually get settled into sleep is around 9:30 pm. Every night. Choose a time and stick to it.
Selfcare.
Taking a few moments for self-care before bed, or right after you get out of the shower (provided you’re like me and shower in the evening instead of the morning) can make all of the difference in helping your skin look hydrated and more rested the following day. I also love to heat up my Ostrich Pillow before I start the next step of my sleep routine.
Unplug.
Instead of watching your tv or electronic device before bed, why not curl up with a good book? I’m currently reading an advanced copy of The Love Scribe that releases next February, and it’s the perfect book to read before heading off to dreamland.
Keep it dark.
Light is the enemy of sleep. Unless my room is completely dark then I find myself having a restless if not impossible night’s sleep.
Keep it cool.
I run my ceiling fan all year round. If I get too hot, I’m not going to sleep. The body cools down as you sleep, so in order for your body to find its set point, your room should neither be too hot nor too cold.
Originally published in September 2016, Updated in December 2022
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