As you may know we recently released our newest gift set offering - our Sleep Better Set. Sleep is one of the most important things we can give ourselves, but for some people it is not easy to achieve so I thought it would helpful to go over how to complement your Sleep Better gift set with my top 3 ways to find a better night's sleep.
Here are my tips to create a nice sleep ritual that will really help you get that much needed rest!
Bedroom Environment
Never underestimate the importance of creating a space that promotes sleep. The proper bedroom environment can make or break a good night of sleep.
Keep it dark
Dark is so important when sleeping. I mean even the light from a clock. It needs to be pitch black. I uses a sleep mask and it is awesome!
Keep it quiet.
It can't be totally silent but managing disturbing noises is key. For me it was my snoring dogs! I had to move them out of the bedroom at night.
Keep it cool.
The ideal temperature for sleeping is around 65 degrees Fahrenheit. I was surprised by this but it seems to be working for me.
Keep it technology free.
Get your phone out of the room. That simple. No work and no phone calls, just rest and sleep.
Keep it about sleep and rest.
Make your bedroom a restful place. Try picking a scent to use only in your bedroom. I use a linen spray on my sheets and curtains and this keeps a light scent in the bedroom.
Bedtime Ritual
I always think about all the routines and the time spent on getting my daughter to sleep when she was young. Why don't we make that effort for ourselves? I have been introducing my own bedtime routine for a few months now, and it is life changing.
Introduce a wind down time.
Adding a wind down period before you turn the lights out for sleep is my new favorite thing. It can take 30 - 60 minutes, maybe even longer! It really helps with how quickly you fall asleep once you get in bed.
My usual routine starts a few hours before bedtime. I light a candle after dinner and try to be intentional about relaxing. I reflect and journal about my day, and make a list of all of the things I need to do the next day.
Sleep times and wake up times
This is so important! Going to bed at the same time every night. Of course we can't do this 100% of the time but I bet you can 95% of the time! It helps with the routine and we have sleep cycles and the more consistent we can be the more our bodies get trained to go to sleep at certain time.
Marcy