Welcome to the domain of sleep. I hope to put you to sleep with my writing. This blog will address all my night owls and morning larks. I will be going through my routine to give me the best sleep. Let’s jump into it.

Time

Set a time you would like to begin your routines. Consider this more like a ritual; nothing should stop you from completing your ritual until you are cozy in bed. Setting a scheduled time to start your routine will tell your body and mind that it is time for sleep; consider this preconditioning. Understandably, for some people, a set time will not be feasible due to work schedules. In that case, be more flexible and don’t stress.

Set Your Space

Clean and organize your room to create a clutter-free environment. A clean environment will declutter your mind and thus relax you. The whole goal of this routine is to relax your mind.

Body Temperature

Take a warm shower and set the thermostat to the ideal temperature. The perfect temperature for sleep is between 18 and 20 degrees Celsius. This can be achieved by taking a warm shower and a cold bed; my body will reach homeostasis in approximately 30 minutes of being in my bed, reaching the ideal temperature.

Aroma

Set the mood in your bedroom for sleep with your favourite scent. For me, it would have to be lavender. I can not explain how much the smell of lavender relaxes me. I use a diffuser with essential oils to spread the lavender scent throughout my room. When I smell lavender, I know it is time for sleep.

Dim The Lights

Set the ambiance and relax. Take a deep breath, get cozy under your blanket, and dim your phone. In this day and age, it is inevitable that we will be on our phones in bed, so let us control the damage. Set the blue light filter on your phone to start at sunset, and once you are in bed, set the brightness low.
This also applies to your room; have warm lights and dim it to the lowest setting as you are doing your routines.

Set an Alarm

Set one or two alarms to curb your anxiety about missing it. If possible, aim for 6-8 hours of sleep, so start your routine accordingly. Remember, the quality of the sleep is more important than the quantity.

Audiobooks

Listening to audiobooks in bed might only be for some. In my case, I listen to audiobooks with a soothing voice and one that describes the story in detail. As I imagine the story in my head, I drift into sleep.

To conclude reduce your stress (easier said than done) and follow a consistent routine to set your body and mind for sleep.

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