6 Tools To Improve Your Sleep
Some of the people I work with are reporting that they are struggling to sleep at the moment. In case you are feeling the same, I wanted to share some tools to help you destress after a busy day so that you can sleep better.
Usually, I aim to make suggestions that don't involve buying items, however on this occasion these are products to purchase. I have included links, I am not affiliated, these are simply tools I use myself and know they work - other brands are available so you can shop around especially if you don't live in the UK.
You might like to experiment with one product and build up over time. Consider it a long term investment in your precious sleep!
Why: Simple way to relax overworked mind and help you sleep
Cost: £10 + p&p
Time: 30 seconds
When: Before bed
How: Inhale from the bottle, or apply a drop in your hands and inhale, or add a drop to soles of feet. Alternatively add to a diffuser or an Epsom Salt bath.
Why: Soothes system before sleep. Gentle, natural sedative promotes deeper sleep.
Cost: £5.45 + p&p
Time: 15 mins
When: Before bed
How: Brew in a tea pot for 15 mins the pour, sip, breathe and relax.
Why: Quick way to release tension and stress that has built up during the day
Cost: £59 + p&p
Time: Build up to 15 minutes / day over time
When: Before bed
How: Lay down on the floor or bed, so that your neck, shoulders and back are on the mat. Wear a t-shirt to start and over time work towards bare skin.
Why: Regulates central nervous system and opens up tight muscles
Cost: US$39.95
Time: 15 mins / 5 days a week
When: Before bed
How: Sign up to online programme (no need to buy add ons!) Follow daily videos.
Why: Benefits of meditation for people who don’t or can’t meditate.
Cost: Use free trial – no need to pay until you have tested it
Time: 20 minutes
When: Before bed
How: Download free app. Listen via smartphone using headphones.
Why: Reduces stress, anxiety and promotes calm
Cost: Approx £45 / session
Time: 60 minutes + travel
When: Whenever you need to relax more deeply
How: Float in a pod of warm water filled with Epsom salts
Plus here are 2 publications, my own Sleep Meditations book is available on Audible, plus Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker is an excellent read.
I hope that helps.
Rest well,Danielle
PS for more sleep tips check out this blog "How to protect your sleep under pressure"
