Non-Negotiables for Our Best Sleep Ever
Who doesn’t love a good night’s sleep? It’s definitely rare that we wake up feeling bright-eyed, bushy-tailed, and fully ready to take on the day every day, but on the blog today we’re talking about some things we do to get our ideal beauty rest!
Try these tips to fall asleep and STAY asleep.
Get the vibes right.
Light some of your favorite smelling candles, throw on the “Jazz in the Background” Spotify playlist, and dim the lights. Set the mood right and change up the scenery, especially if you’ve spent all day working from home. It’s also beneficial to turn down the thermostat; your body’s temp decreases while you sleep — a cool room (somewhere between 60 and 70 degrees) will help you fall asleep & stay asleep throughout the night.
Try relaxation supplements.
We are big fans of the Calm CBD Tincture from Ode Oasis. Use code SWEAT15 for 15% off your order! We also love caffeine-free tea like chamomile, peppermint, or ginger. There have also been studies that show taking Magnesium, Melatonin, Ashwagandha, and B complex vitamins play a big part in relaxing your mind and prepping you for sleep (but always consult with your doctor first.)
Let your mind wind down.
It’s important to establish a nighttime ritual or two that will trigger your brain to know it’s time to wind down! If you feel like you have way too much going on in your head and you couldn’t possibly turn off — try brain dumping. Take a piece of paper and a pen and list out every single thing that is on your mind. Work, school, friends, birthday gifts, date nights, recipes — put it all out there and get it out of your head. And your nighttime wind down does NOT have to be a two-hour-long process for it to work — read a book, take a bath, brain dump, meditate, whatever it takes to reach your much-deserved zen!
Get into a sleep routine.
Keeping in sync with my body’s natural sleep/wake cycle is something I’m actively trying to get better at. This means going to sleep and getting up at the same (ish) every day - even on the weekends. By getting your body’s clock into a fixed routine you’ll feel refreshed and energized.
Do Not Disturb.
Blue light can be harmful to your eyes before bed because it restrains the melatonin your body produces. Set your phone to Do Not Disturb or Airplane Mode to avoid that sneaky temptation of “Tik Tok for 5 more min!” You can also set screen time limits so you know when you’re nearing your daily intake goal — super helpful. This is also why we prefer e-readers to iPads or other tablets if we’re reading a book before bed. Tablet devices are backlit which means they’re more disruptive and harsh on our eyes!
Let us know what your nighttime rituals or routines are, we’re always looking for that #sleepinspo.
Here is a REEL of some sleep tips if you want to save them to have handy!
