I find that during the colder months is when I need the most sleep, especially in the run up to Christmas when everything gets a little busier and the late nights start to accumulate. I try to get as close to eight hours sleep as possible and allow myself to play a little bit of catch-up by over compensating over the weekend. Theres a handful of tricks I use to really ensure that I get a good nights sleep over just an average one.
Go Tech-free. This is probably the hardest one for me and the thought of two hours, at home, with no phone or laptop almost worries me. Switch it off two hours before bed time and get started with the following.
Fresh Sheets and PJ’s. I feel like this is a strange place to put the actual task of changing your bed but it’s hardly that strenuous and it will give you a chance to adjust to being disconnected from the internet before your bath. Theres something strangely relaxing about clean bed sheets and PJ’s which always seems so much more relaxing. In the last year I upgraded to a and pillow which was life changing, the temperature is always perfect and they’re just that little more comfortable- worth the investment.
A long hot bath. A hot bath is basically like the best hug ever in my opinion, just even more relaxing. I’m not too loyal to bath products but my favourite affordable bath soak is the Radox Soak, which I use almost daily. For something a little more special I am in love with the and but Lush Bath products are also a great affordable option.
Lotions and Potions. After the bath it’s time for more of a pamper, think rich body butters and body oils. Once again it’s Neal’s Yard I’ve been reaching for recently- I love the beauty Concentrate for my face and the L’Occitane Relaxing Massage Body Oil for everywhere else. If you struggle sleeping another great products is the which is naturally scented lavender, vetivert and wild camomile which I find really helps relax, de-stress and generally sleep a little better.
After that I am pretty much ready to sleep for a solid eight hours (or ten). I hope this post helps you with a few tips on how to get the best nights sleep.
What do you do to get the perfect nights sleep?
If I went tech free for two hours before bed I'd never get to read any blogs lol! I would like to switch off a little earlier though. I have some lavendar spray which is lovely.
I've been loving this works pillow spray. Been using it all the time.
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LOVE these pjs!
Hannah xx
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Such great tips 🙂 I've been looking for a good pillow spray for a while now x
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These tips are so good! Going tech free is so hard but definitely worth it! I agree that hot baths are like warm hugs!
Jodie xo // La Lune Song
I always use Lush products to pamper myself 🙂
Anjna Harish
I like to settle down with a book/magazine and hot milky drink about 30 minutes before I go to sleep – I find that is enough down time for me to clear my head xox
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I love the This Works sleep products, so good! And really work for me 🙂 xoxo
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Will be using some of these techniques to hit the hay early tonight!
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Mmmm makes me sleepy!
I really agree with the fresh pjs and sheets bit!
Vivianna does makeup recommend some bath salts once that are supposed to be able to tackle insomnia by absorbing radiation and I really want them! xx
alicekatex ♥
I love the idea of this – though I know I won't be able to sit still, without the internet for 2 hours before bed! Yet, I do find that reading is good right before bed time!
Getting up in the dark, winter mornings is a task, though! <3
xoxo,
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Gooooood night!!!!
xo
Stacy
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I find it so hard to wined down after a long day! I will definitely try these tips out, thank you 🙂 x
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I definately need to leave my phone alone before I go to bed!
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These are all good tips- mostly because they work. People always say they can't go that long without technology, but they can! They should 🙂 I value my sleep over anything, so sacrificing social media perusing is fine by me!
Xx
Jenny
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Really want to try the pillow spray.
Leonie ♥ IkonikBeauty
So true – I recently started charging my phone on my desk instead of by my pillow and it has definitely made a difference!
xoxo, linds
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love it!
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-lala