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Something I'm not doing rn :(((((
Seriously though proper rest is such a good thing for you (even if you claim to be a night owl like me)
Here are some things that help you rest~
1. Red light/ dimming your screens and turning on your night light (much easier than no screens imo)
2. Don't lay in your bed if you aren't tired!!! (This only tricks your mind into thinking your bed is a place to be awake. So if you aren't tired/falling asleep within 30mins then go hang around somewhere else till you're tired babes)
3. Tea or milk (We all know this one, I personally like spearmint or the typical chamomile)
4. Read (Even if it's fanfiction on your phone as long as your screen isn't screaming in blue light you should be chilling)
5. Get clean (Feeling clean before heading to bed has got to be close to heavenly so treat yourself to a nice shower and some skincare to relax yourself)
Jun 4, 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 β 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 β let her take her time! I really recommend an analog alarm clock that runs on batteries and a sunrise alarm during the winter β 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 Iβm in bed if falling asleep is an issue.
Jan 13, 2025
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literally can change your life. A sleep mask or blackout curtains are kind of a must β 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 bodyβs 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 β let her take her time! I really recommend an analog alarm clock that runs on batteries and a sunrise alarm during the winter β 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 Iβm in bed if falling asleep is an issue.
Dec 9, 2024
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iβve finally accepted that i pretty much always need an hour or two (or three) to myself so i can wind down properly before bed. when possible i just try to start that process earlier. so if my goal is to go to bed by midnight, i retreat to my room by 9 or 10. iβve decorated my room very cozily and in the evenings i only have string lights on so itβs dim and soothing. i shower at night most days which helps me sleep better and is a good reset for my nervous system (and also simplifies morning routine). then i curl up into the cozy corner of my room to watch my shows, play cozy games on my nintendo switch, or read if i have the mental energy. i also like to have a snack or sweet before bed (probs not the best habit but it gives me something to look forward to at the end of the day). if iβm feeling sore from work, iβll do some stretching and foam rolling which calms me alllll the way down to the point of nodding off sometimes. none of this is consistent but the whole practice of giving myself several hours to wind down slowly in a designated cozy space has really helped me have a more realistic bedtime routine.
Sep 8, 2024
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People in your life who don't pressure you to text or call them all that often and vice verse. Such a relief through the web of constant pressure I feel to keep up with people due to social media. Like nah it's cool if you don't text me that same day, we got lives to live buddy, I'll see ya when I see ya.
Jun 10, 2024
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Although not horror in it's traditional sense, the dystopic and serious nature of the rules set in this black comedy movie are beyond horrific. I haven't been able to stop thinking about it since I saw it a couple of weeks ago. It's an insane watch.
Jun 5, 2024
(me screaming this heaven sent song at the top of my lungs)
"And I'd give up forever to touch you'
Cause I know that you feel me somehow
You're the closest to heaven that I'll ever be
And I don't wanna go home right now"
Jun 18, 2024