Resources for Quality Sleep & An Optimized Tomorrow
Quality sleep is critical for a balanced mindset, emotional stability, and optimized performance. It sets you up for a successful tomorrow. However, sleep is often deprioritized and interrupted by our preoccupied and distracting patterns of thoughts. There’s nothing noble about depriving oneself of the necessary rest that the body needs to recharge itself. To honor our uniqueness though, it’s important to realize that our natural sleep patterns, cycles, and duration differ from one another. Therefore, what we each need to prepare our body to go into rest mode and stay asleep will vary from person to person. The ULT Assessment is an insightful tool for revealing ideal sleep cycles. Personal development and life improvements must include an evaluation of sleep habits.
Here are some recommendations for getting yourself ready for a restful sleep.
- Do your best to create a sleep schedule: Set a time that you’d like to fall asleep (notice, I didn’t say go to bed.) Check out “The Natural Sleeper.”
- Keep your dinners light and easily digestible: A heavy dinner, especially less than 3 hours before your sleep time will naturally interfere with a calm body ready to rest. This is a general rule of thumb. Consult with your nutritionist or naturopath for the best food plan for your body.
- Start winding down 60-minutes before sleep time: It’s important to train your brain that it’s time to be less alert and move to a calmer and peaceful headspace. Leave those serious and triggering conversations for earlier in the day.
- Allow some time to practice yoga, meditation, and breath work: Here’s 20 minutes of gentle yoga and breathing techniques by Yoga with Adriene. She takes you through a step-by-step process to reduce the tension in the body and calm the nervous system for a relaxing sleep.
- Dim the lights, turn off the TV, limit your cell phone usage, and listen to some relaxing music: This is a very important step to incorporate in your new nightly ritual.
Recommended resources to help you sleep beautifully...
The Natural Sleeper
A Bedside Guide to Complementary and Alternative Solutions for Better Sleep
What is it?
A comprehensive guide to natural and easy-to-access remedies for insomnia and poor sleep hygiene that will help you achieve a good night’s rest. Combining self-help approaches and relaxation methods, The Natural Sleeper offers a comprehensive collection of therapeutic solutions to help you sleep better using natural remedies.
Why do I recommend this?
Having a book by your nightstand to remind you of techniques and remedies for better sleep is a wonderful way to stay on track. Love the multi-dimensional approach that is covered in this book.
What is it?
Stay grounded with Kneipp Relaxing Herbal Bath Oil to help relieve and relax after a hectic day. This unique blend of highly concentrated natural Lavender, Eucalyptus, and Camphor essential oils helps calm the mind and keep you balanced. Just one capful of this aromatherapeutic Bath Oil transforms your tub into a beautiful blue oasis for the optimal at-home spa experience. Each Kneipp bath oil has the following infinite benefits:
- Delivers 8 to 10 power-packed, aromatherapy bath soaks full of essential oils and nourishing ingredients
- 100% Vegan
- Free from harmful Parabens, Paraffin, Silicone and Mineral Oils
- Cruelty-Free
Why do I recommend this?
The body absorbs the stress, the hustle, and the energy of the day. So it’s by no surprise that it requires some pampering to be able to have a truly recharging time. Taking a bath or a steamy shower with quality lavender products is one of the most soothing ways to prepare for a restful bedtime. Kneipp Relaxing Herbal Bath Oil is one of my all-time favorites. It smells amazing and it leaves your skin feeling nourished.
Calm Lavender Vanilla Luxury Scented Soy 3 Wick Candle
Stress Relief & Relaxation High-Intensity Aromatherapy (Lavender Vanilla)
What is it?
A large, 3-wick candle – At 13 ounces (370 grams), your room will be filled with the relaxing aromas of lavender and vanilla. The candle is 4.7″ diameter x 3 ¾” tall.
Why do I recommend this?
Scent has an incredible power to set the ambiance, calm the mind, and relax the body. Lavender and vanilla combined are my favorite scents to burn around the house or in the bedroom to set the mood.
