11 Ways to Improve Sleep Hygiene
It’s been a while since we spoke about sleep. A topic that seems impossible to concur for anyone let alone a new mother or if you're expecting. Finding time to prioritize the oh-so-coveted sleep can often be a difficult task when you’re being pulled in every direction. One of the most crucial ways to optimize health is to achieve good sleep. Sleep Hygiene is a term used to describe sleep health and with a whopping 80% of Americans admitting they don’t sleep well, it is clear we have some work to do here. Setting up to sleep is our motto, how do you conquer this? What are your guidelines, rituals? How can we tweak them to achieve restful sleep? The nice thing is….you're in control and can create your own sleep routine. In turn, this helps your body fall into a rhythm known as CR (circadian rhythm) and allows you to get the restful sleep you deserve.
HOW CAN YOU IMPROVE YOUR SLEEP HYGIENE:
Let’s start in the morning and work throughout the day.
MORNING
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Get natural light in as soon as you wake up. No sunglasses please (wait at least 30 minutes)
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If you crave caffeine, the morning is the ideal time to get it in. We like matcha for its no-crash effects and rich antioxidants and brain-boosting properties.
AFTERNOON
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Skip the coffee here. Reach for an herbal tea or mushroom latte.
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Set a bedtime: Just like you have an alarm in the morning, set one for yourself at night. Set a reminder timer 30-60 minutes before starting your routine.
EVENING
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Dim the lights about 4 hours before your bedtime.
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Ditch the screens 1-2 hours before bedtime.
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Take a Restorative Magnesium Bath
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Mist a calming Room Spray/ Sleep Mist
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Sip on restful tea or take a Sleep Tincture
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Place your weighted eye pillow over your eyes
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Meditate/ breathwork
