If all you want for Thanksgiving and Christmas is the election to be over a good night’s sleep, you’re in good company. So many internal and external sources of stress prevent us from sleeping in heavenly peace. Psst. I slept like a baby last night, but what I need is simply to sleep okay consistently. For many, falling asleep is hopeless (do you rehearse a grocery list, a to do list, a “do not forget” list?). What a gift to sleep peacefully as if all is well and all shall be well tomorrow.
Ideas for Resting a Bit Easier
I’m sure you’re already aware sleeping less than six hours for many nights in a row is awful for health. Scientific research reveals just HOW sleep deprivation is physically damaging.
This research paints a bleak picture of potential devastation from chronic sleep deprivation. (A study of sleep in women shows delaying bedtime by even 90 minutes each night damages cells that line the blood vessels, supporting the hypothesis poor sleep is linked to heart disease.)
But wait. I can’t go another second with such bleak news. Look at the calendar…
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Ideas for Rest
1. Rest Essential & Made in the USA
Here’s the Scrumptious Pillow I’m crazy about. If you’re seeking an investment pillow that will bring to mind marshmallow cloud goodness and will never flatten…your melon is going to thank you for Honeydew.
Traveling anywhere this season? Their travel pillow is equally as exceptional. Its shape is rather whimsical, but its potential for restful holiday travels? No joke!
2. Get Yer Jams On
You honestly can’t go wrong with any of the pretty Pajamas from Serena & Lily, and natural fibers and high quality (here I am in their white linen pajamas and robe below) assure they will hold up for years.
3. More Sleep Helps
While I prefer silence (and it is mighty QUIET here in the country until the coyotes howl), plenty of you like the sound of a fan to fall asleep. A White Noise Sound Machine Alarm Clock seems to be a sleepsaver to plenty of rave reviewers.
4. Hydration May Help
At this age with my various sensitive skin conditions, I need my apothecary products at night. Aesthetician extraordinaire Joanna Czech says night time skin care is actually 60% more effective than daytime…so let your sleep work its magic on your skin. Here are some ideas:
Jenni Kayne’s Ritual Oil contains Blue Tansy and is something I buy on repeat. Have you heard of slugging (our grandmothers did it by slathering Vaseline to lock in moisture as a last step before bed)? The balm (above) is what I how slather after moisturizing and facial oil.
My skin loves jojoba oil so OGEE’s face oil (above) is hard to beat and always on repeat.
Bet you’ll approve of the ingredients list for Sunday Riley Luna Sleeping Oil: blood orange oil and English Chammomile? Yes, please.
5. Naps Count As Beauty Sleep
A gorgeous knit throw is perfect on a sofa or foot of the bed and just right for napping. Picture cozying on down with a Fisherman’s Knit Throw on a crisp winter afternoon when the snowflakes are falling. Yum.
6. Ever Slept With Bamboo?
Silky soft on the skin, sure, yet these sheets offer something more. My husband adores these sheets since he sleeps warm, and I love the breathability of bamboo. They’re not all created equal though. Honeydew Sheets are Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certified (every component was tested and determined to be harmless to health…yay!).
7. Eye Know You Know
You already know the benefits of a dark room for optimal sleep so a Contoured Sleep Eye Mask is a kind thing to gift yourself or someone else.
8. Orange Fragrance & Stress Relief Blends
Look for stress management and calming essential oil blends that contain orange. There’s just something amazing that happens when you have a few drops on a cotton ball or in a diffuser bedside.
Another bedside help?
A portable humidifier humidifies rooms up to 500 square feet.
My sleeping partner is best buds with Bose Sleepbuds.
Of course none of these sleep helps and luxurious finds will be much help if there’s a spirit of unrest stealing your ability to fall asleep. As tensions around the globe rage, anxieties may mount and it may feel as though hope is lost.
We’re all feeling these things, but it’s common to feel alone if it is all smiles on your social media feeds. Should you bury your head in the sand so you are able to rest easier at night? Medicate to buffer?
No easy answers here. But don’t let a segment of humanity convince you life is no longer beautiful.
Humans are so good. Laughter is such good medicine. Hope is a source of strength and boldness.
Overexposure to stories of suffering takes a toll. There are truly no easy remedies. It’s best to talk with professionals, step away from your screens, seek multiple sources of help to calm your nervous system, educate yourself, and prioritize unplugged time.
Daily practices that address your heart and soul make it possible to hear the still small voice inside.
Peace to you right where you are.
-michele
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