World Sleep Day
Did you know today is World Sleep Day, as I said last week there is nearly a day for everything but I LOVE sleep. In my college days I most definitely did not adhere or understand the importance of a sleep routine but with years comes wisdom I guess!
A good nights sleep is imperative in Perimenopause, without it the next day can be so hard and your body will not be happy with you for not giving it the rest it needs to restore itself after a busy day. I'm not a late owl, I'm definitely a morning person and more so now than when I was younger - I also find those mornings at the weekend when I sleep in that bit longer I feel much groggier for awhile and it takes me longer to wake up. Conversely, those Sunday mornings when I'm up early and off for a run my body is buzzing and I'm flying for the day - our bodies love routine, they love the rhythm of routine and knowing the same amount of sleep comes at the end of every day. Yes this can be boring and yes we can't do it every night but if you can aim for it most nights your body will thank you. I love nothing more than an early night with a good book and knowing I have many hours ahead of luscious sleep.
Some Top Sleep Tips :
💖Use breathing techniques to help you drift off to sleep
💖If you are experiencing night sweats or feel sticky have a quick shower before bedtime, it will always make you feel better.
💖Research Valerian and passionflower, these two herbs can be very helpful
💖Practice good sleep hygiene:
o Electronics free zone
o Keep the room as dark and cold as possible
o Exercise during the day, not last thing at night
o A regular bedtime and wake time
o Declutter your bedroom. Take the time to do this a clutter-free room will immediately lead to a calmer mind.
o Do not look at your phone, or iPad the last thing at night
o If you worry during the night, use the Special Worry Time technique - see below.
o Avoid caffeine, alcohol in the late afternoon and evening.
Some Top Sleep Tips :
💖Use breathing techniques to help you drift off to sleep
💖If you are experiencing night sweats or feel sticky have a quick shower before bedtime, it will always make you feel better.
💖Research Valerian and passionflower, these two herbs can be very helpful
💖Practice good sleep hygiene:
o Electronics free zone
o Keep the room as dark and cold as possible
o Exercise during the day, not last thing at night
o A regular bedtime and wake time
o Declutter your bedroom. Take the time to do this a clutter-free room will immediately lead to a calmer mind.
o Do not look at your phone, or iPad the last thing at night
o If you worry during the night, use the Special Worry Time technique - see below.
o Avoid caffeine, alcohol in the late afternoon and evening.