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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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take a bath or warm shower with low lights/candles.
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.
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.
counting backwards from 100 helps me turn down the noise in my brain when I’m in bed if falling asleep is an issue.
Jan 13, 2025
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Bad sleep is hell and it will ruin you if you let it, so don’t be afraid of becoming a high-maintenance sleeper!! I am an expert level “hard time falling and staying asleep” sleeper and here is what has helped me get a full nights sleep pretty consistently:
For my fellow side/back combo sleepers:
-A knee pillow so your hips and legs don’t collapse on each other. It makes laying on your side so much more comfortable I’ve become highly dependent on it. Travel hack: use an airplane neck pillow instead because these are not easy to pack (I wish😭😭) it’s not the same but it’s better than nothing
-a flat memory foam pillow so your neck is not tilting in a crazy direction. Pillow preferences are very personal so this might not work for you but if you have neck pain this might be why.
- a throw pillow to hug, or any smaller pillow (or large stuffed animal if it’s soft!) to keep your shoulders from collapsing in on each other
For the light sensitive:
- i like this sleep mask because it doesn’t press up against your eyes and it blocks out everything
Ok there’s more but I feel bad creating a super long post to scroll past for those who dont need this so I will make a pt.2 🙏🏼
Apr 20, 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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at least casually. don’t delete the accounts but don’t have the apps on your phone either.
rediscover your love of reading thru the magic of recognizing titles strangers are holding on the subway. become a subway reader.
don’t use sound as an escape from your thoughts/feelings/surroundings. grocery shopping without headphones is actually kind of beautiful!
pick up a new hobby or two or three. one of them should be something you’re not good at, and at least one should be no- or low-cost.
never. stop. learning. the library, the parks and rec department, and nearby museums offer great materials already but also usually have free lectures or courses.
go outside more. like, a lot more.
(took this much less literally, so apologies if it’s not what you’re looking for lol — as a narcoleptic I have no tips on how to Not Sleep since Sleep is basically my job)
Sep 30, 2024
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destined in the stars
Jan 1, 2025
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keeps it funky, keeps it fresh! a book for outside, a book for downstairs, a book for bed, a book for the subway, a book for the bathtub…..
Nov 30, 2024