Hi Reader,
I hope the photo of me didn't scare you :)))
Sleep is not an ON/ OFF switch! As many, including me, would like to think so. There is a process that needs to happen. It's a natural thing we all are good at; we just mess it up with our daily habits that do not serve this biological process and need. Sleep affects everything we do throughout the day: the food we eat, the thoughts we think, how much we move, and even our relationships!
Let's talk about the hour before you go to bed! Do you spend it watching TV, scrolling through your phone, drinking some wine, or eating a cookie? You are not alone!
I know you want to sleep better to feel better! There are many habits that affect your sleep! To be honest, sleep quality starts with your morning routine and continues throughout your day until the very last hour before bed.
If you want to improve your sleep, just reply and schedule a free call. If you are open and willing, I promise to help you create a sleep routine to create the best sleep.
Today, I'll give you a quick sneak peek into my 3-step routine before bed that simply works!
- LIGHT! Turn all overhead lights off and turn your floor lamps on.(Additionally, you can change your light bulbs to yellow or red bulbs, as you can see in my picture). I am also wearing blue light-blocking glasses to let my brain know, hey, it's time to release melatonin! I also wear an eye mask while I sleep to eliminate all the light coming through my eyelids. Trust me on this one!
Why Light? Because blue light tells your body to stay alert and awake ...well, until you just can't anymore and you pass out! We do NOT want to pass out; we want to fall asleep! Remember, the goal is to have quality sleep to clean up the system (just like when you do a deep clean of your house; the difference is, we need this deep cleaning every single night!) and wake up renewed and rejuvenated in total energy
2. NOISE! Do you have a snoring dog or a partner (that may be something we need to discuss more deeply one-on-one, or may need to visit a sleep doctor)? Wearing earplugs may help.
3. THOUGHTS! Journal! Do you have racing thoughts before bed or during the night, waking up with worries, or like me with the best creative ideas? That is what the pad and pen next to my bed are for, as you can see in the picture. It can serve as your end-of-day journal for listing all the great things that happened that day, all the wins I call them. Or it can serve as a gratitude list. This time of day is only for happy thoughts. When I wake up in the middle of the night and have some fantastic idea about business or a family trip, I do not open my eyes; I just blindly write on the pad next to my bed so I can release it and continue to sleep. This has saved me many nights of lost sleep.
I hope you take these three simple action steps and apply them to your life. I'd love to know how you did. Remember, this is a lifestyle, not a one-night thing. Doing this consistently every night, no matter where I am, adds to my good night's sleep.
When we work together, we address your personal needs. Sleep is the number one biological need to live a quality, long life!
