TIPS ON IMPROVING YOUR SLEEP
Sleep Tips
No devices/TV for 1-2 hours before bedtime – journal, meditate, or read an actual book instead.
Move more - for every 1 hour of sitting, do 3 minutes of activity. That can be jumping jacks, walking, arm circles or whatever else you feel inclined to do.
Essential oils- diffuse or use with a carrier oil topically.
Roman Chamomile – calms the brain when you can’t stop thinking about things
Lavender – relaxes the entire body
Switch any snack after dinner to a protein rich, low sugar snack: nuts, string cheese, hard boiled egg, beef stick, salted chickpeas
Blue light blockers (glasses) – wear when watching TV or using a computer/phone/tablet Increases melatonin production, increase sleep quality. Do for 2 hours before bed time, or all day.
Use Red light or candlelight only for at least 30 minutes before bed – switch one light bulb in your room to a red-light bulb and just use that for light the last hour before bed
