First off I will introduce myself! I’m Marissa Schillinger and I help women with chronic acne get clear, glowing skin naturally by taking a personalized holistic approach! I struggled with pretty severe cystic acne in my past and am currently in the process of healing my pitted acne scarring. You can find all sorts of acne and health tips & information within my blog!
Here are my tips for getting a great night of sleep:
Create a to-do list for the next day, before you go to bed
Many of us have a hard time falling asleep because we are thinking about what we are going to do the next day and what we need to get done. By creating a list before you go to bed, thoughts about what you are planning on doing the next day won’t be lingering and you will have peace of mind knowing you don’t need to worry about forgetting it since it’s written down (or typed out).
Stick to a sleep schedule
Go to bed and wake up around the same time everyday. Going to bed or waking up an hour later is usually just fine, but it’s best to stick as close as possible to the time you usually do. I’m sure we all feel the negative effects of throwing off our sleep schedules whenever we do (I know I sure do!).
Prevent/get rid of distractions
Whether this means putting your phone in airplane mode or in another room while you sleep, or keeping your pets out of your room; whatever this means for you. I personally can NOT get as good a night of sleep if one of my cats are in my room because they make noise, meow to go out super early in the morning, or move around too much. I also put my phone in airplane mode every night so there is no way of getting any texts, phone calls, or notifications.
Create a restful sleep environment
Close blinds or curtains to keep out light, use a fan to keep you cool, listen to calming sleep music, listen to affirmations, practice deep breathing, or whatever works for you! Practicing deep breathing is so amazing, simple, and doesn’t require the use of anything! It is an everyday and every night practice for me!
Create white noise if you live in an areas that can be noisy
Simply having a fan on can do this. You could also have quiet, calming music/sounds playing.
Don’t exercise too close to bed time
It is best to at least 3 hours before you go to bed.
Don’t go to bed hungry or thirsty
However, it is best to NOT eat a huge meal before bed. If you are hungry, then just eat a little snack!
Avoid bright lights before bed, and also limit your screen exposure within 1-2 hours before bed time.
Make use of calming essential oils
Such essential oils include lavender, vetiver, and/or cedarwood! Use a diffuser or apply them topically.
I hope these tips were helpful!
