Getting a good night‘s sleep is essential for daily functioning. According to the New York Times, adults between the ages of 26-64 need between seven to nine hours of sleep. But we get it, sometimes you can’t seem to fall asleep, or perhaps you randomly wake up in the middle of the night – which is even worse if you ask us.
Many times the culprit of your sleepless nights is due to stress or having too much energy after a late night workout. Luckily, there are some tips and tricks to help you get a good night of zzzz’s.
Helga Hefner, Aveda Manager, Professional Skin and Spa Education, Global Educator, says, “creating a nighttime routine centered around relieving stress can support a restful sleep.” Her tips for a routine include “stretching, the right bath temperature, and meditation, and creating a routine that works for your current schedule and circumstance.”
Below, we’ve rounded up a few ways to improve your sleep come night time.
© Fleurmarche.comPut a patch on it
The Nite Nite patch contains 15 mg of hemp extract and melatonin to help you achieve a deeper and more relaxed sleep. According to the product’s instructions, you place the patch “on any venous area of the skin for maximum effect,” and you can leave it on for up to 24 hours.
© Hijadetumadre.comKeep a journal
If you have a lot going on in your head, perhaps writing it all down will help ease your mind. Whether it’s a worry or something pending on your to-do list, write it down forget about it until morning. We’re currently obsessed with this notebook from Hija De Tu Madre.
© Celestial SeasoningsDrink some tea
There’s nothing like a warm cup of tea to instantly soothe your soul. However, it’s advised not to drink anything between one or two hours before bed if you want to avoid having to get up and go to the bathroom. This Sleepytime tea contains a rich blend of chamomile, spearmint and lemongrass to up your sleep game.
© DagsmejanSleep-tech PJs
Technical sleepwear brand Dagsmejan is a sustainable Swedish-Swiss brand that claims to help people fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. Their comfy PJs are made with innovative fabrics, and they are scientifically proven to improve people‘s sleep.
© AVEDAStress-free zone
Keeping this rollerball of Aveda’s Stress-Free Concentrate on your nightstand might help alleviate feelings of tension and stress. It’s formulated using the power of pure essential oils, including clary sage and lavender, which is a power duo when it comes to relaxation.
© SlipMasking
Wearing a sleep mask made of soft silk can further enhance your beauty sleep by blocking out any light and keeping your eyes shut in a and delicate manner. This Slip silk mask will help maintain your eyes feeling well-rested.
© Garden of LifeSpritz of zzzz’s
This ‘Sleep Well’ spray contains relaxing herbs, including chamomile, lemon balm and hibiscus, as well as L-Theanine, a powerful amino acid clinically shown to aid deep relaxation, from organic green tea extract. Happy sleeping!
