7:30 pm: I try to note the time the sun sets each day. Whether it’s early in the winter or late in the summer, I do my best to get out and have a look – even if it’s only for a few minutes. The red light is great for sending the message to my brain that it’s time Stop working and start calming down. After sunrise, I try to keep all the house lights down.
20:00: I’m already thinking about sleeping, even if I’m still out of the house. I can’t wait to start my sleep routine, so on my rest days, I might already be in the shower at this time.
8:30 pm: If I’m lucky enough to get home, I’ll start my sleep routine in earnest now. I put my phone away, turned off the computer, played some soft music, and drank a cup of coffee chamomile tea.
9:00 pm: That’s when I really commit to relaxing. My favorite thing is that my husband and I can take a walk in the evening or sit and talk about our days together. We’re each other’s best fans, and I always feel a little calmer when I can share what I’ve been doing and hear what he’s been doing. Then we talk about any issues we each had to deal with out there in the world. This time is a big priority for both of us.
9:30 pm: If I haven’t already, I run a hot bath and soak until I start to feel sleepy. I might throw some Essential oils in the bath And light some candles if it’s a really long day.
10:00 pm: After the shower, I’ll do my evening hygiene: washing my face, brushing my teeth, and using whatever beauty products I try (I’m always interested in trying the latest thing!). then take sleep supplementwhich usually consists of magnesiumAnd the ashwagandhaand sometimes , melatonin If I feel like I need a little extra help. *
10:30 pm: I wear my favorite pajamas and dress around 10:00 or 10:30 most nights if I can. If I’m really lucky, I’ll already be asleep by this time. If I have evening commitments, I might not fall asleep until 11 or 12, but I feel much better when I’m in bed by 10. If I still need a little more calm, I’ll read a book or Do some daily bloggingOr, I’ll meditate for about 20 minutes. Meditation is the best medicine for sleep, and although it does require some effort, I find that it pays off in refreshing, rejuvenating sleep.
05:00: I’m often fully awake by this time, ready to take another day. Sometimes I try to sleep, but I always wake up with the sunrise. I’m trying to peek at that too to send the pineal gland (The main ruler of the circadian rhythmA message that it’s time to wake up.
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