Do you ever lie in bed, tired and ready to sleep, only to have your brain suddenly decide it’s the perfect time to replay a conversation from three years ago, or to remember you forgot to buy eggs for breakfast? This phenomenon is often called tired but wired. This mental rollercoaster is a leading cause […]
Art Journaling Activities for Restful Sleep: Prompts to Do Before Bed
The goal of art journaling activities before bed is to help you down-regulate your nervous system. When we can’t sleep, it’s often because our minds are either stuck in the past (replaying the day) or anxious about the future (worrying about tomorrow). Art journaling anchors us in the present moment. Here you’ll find low-pressure art […]
Winning Bedtime Routine That Will Help You Fall Asleep Easily Every Night
When you’re battling with stress or anxiety-induced insomnia, a predictable and relaxing bedtime routine will calm your brain and prepare it for deep, restful sleep. A day filled with stress, negative thoughts, too many responsibilities, and not enough downtime will make your thoughts race and head buzz for hours. Which will render you incapable […]
Simple 2-Step Routine to Fall Asleep Fast Every Night
By now you’ve already realized that the more you try to fall asleep the harder it is for you to actually fall asleep. While there are hundreds of recommendations to relax and fall asleep fast, like taking a hot shower or drinking a cup of warm milk, when you’re dealing with insomnia because of […]
Aromatic Bedtime Tea Blends for Stress Relief and Relaxation
Herbal tea blends containing healing herbs like sage, chamomile, holy basil, lavender and valerian root make for a relaxing and delicious bedtime tea. All herbs contain active ingredients which serve a specific function in the body. Herbs found in bedtime tea blends contain active ingredients that reduce mental fatigue, stress and anxiety, while improving mental […]
6 Calming Yoga Poses to do Before Sleep For Deep Relaxation
Poses that include folding, twisting and moving slowly with the rhythm of the breath are wonderfully calming for body and mind. Before sleep yoga is a slow practice. Here you don’t work on your flexibility and range of motion. Instead you focus on getting as comfortable as possible and sinking into the pose for deep […]