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Up until recently, I’ve always struggled with winding down & being extremely intentional about actively deciding to go to sleep.
I used to take a lot of pride in being able to just stay up for as long as possible while being able to run on little to no sleep, so sleep was very much something I saw as a product of pure exhaustion – to sleep only when I’m truly exhausted and have done everything that needed to get done!
As soon as I turned 25, my body felt like it took a screenshot & it all caught up with me. Now I am the World’s Sleepiest Coziest Girl and I look very forward to getting in my pajamas, hitting the melatonin, turning on my sound machine and having the most insane dreams imaginable 🫶🏾 (Bonus points if I remember to make myself a cup of tea beforehand)
The ritual of getting ready for bed is honestly still something I’m trying to get better at – less screentime, more leisure – but that’s a mission for another day. Until then, GOOD NIGHT ❤️
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i’ve finally accepted that i pretty much always need an hour or two (or three) to myself so i can wind down properly before bed. when possible i just try to start that process earlier. so if my goal is to go to bed by midnight, i retreat to my room by 9 or 10. i’ve decorated my room very cozily and in the evenings i only have string lights on so it’s dim and soothing. i shower at night most days which helps me sleep better and is a good reset for my nervous system (and also simplifies morning routine). then i curl up into the cozy corner of my room to watch my shows, play cozy games on my nintendo switch, or read if i have the mental energy. i also like to have a snack or sweet before bed (probs not the best habit but it gives me something to look forward to at the end of the day). if i’m feeling sore from work, i’ll do some stretching and foam rolling which calms me alllll the way down to the point of nodding off sometimes. none of this is consistent but the whole practice of giving myself several hours to wind down slowly in a designated cozy space has really helped me have a more realistic bedtime routine.
Sep 8, 2024
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Going to sleep is a whole ritual. Have to wait for the right point in a relationship to bring up my routine because it frightens/baffles them.
Basically I have to trick myself into sleeping because my brain is really alive at all times. No "invigorating" music half an hour before bed, sunset lamp on, double cleanse, moisturiser, eye cream, lip balm, hair oil, silk scrunchie, hand cream, brush teeth, electric blanket on full for ultimate tucking in cosiness then down to 70% for the rest of the night, take inhaler, giant t shirt on, scroll, watch ASMR/listen to guided meditation, three pillow v formation and body pillow, set three alarms, phone on do not disturb, eventually pass out from exhaustion. I have never known peace a day in my life.
Apr 26, 2024
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literally can change your life. A sleep mask or blackout curtains are kind of a must — any light is detrimental to the body finding its natural sleep rhythm.
a slightly cooler temperature also helps, as does (and this is controversial!) wearing socks. socks help regulate the body’s temperature as you sleep, if you can stand them.
developing a routine can really improve sleep quality. try to go to bed at the same time (+/- 30 mins) every day of the week. same thing with waking up.
try to stop consuming food, content, blue light, and music with words at least an hour before bed. your parasympathetic nervous system is a slow roller — let her take her time! I really recommend an analog alarm clock that runs on batteries and a sunrise alarm during the winter — allows me to leave my phone plugged in away from my nightstand.
keeping a small dry brush on your nightstand can help you wake up better, too.
counting backwards from 100 helps me turn down the noise in my brain when I’m in bed if falling asleep is an issue.
Dec 9, 2024
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Okay I met a girl today who told me she just made a substack to use for diary entries a la Tumblr and I was floored.
Idk why I’ve never thought to use it that way but I’m calling it now… Substack is the new finsta
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Silver, gold, and hey – even copper! We need to stop pretending like we can only wear one at a time tbh
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