Rock a Bye Baby

By: Andrea Sipcic

Are you one of those people that finds themself lying in bed staring at the ceiling for at least an hour before falling asleep? If so, here are some tips that might help you get a better night's rest.

Meditations

There are meditations specifically to help induce sleep, and there are various different ones that can work for you, with a few shown below. Some are meant to be on throughout the entire night and some are shorter, meant to be played as you’re falling asleep.

432hz meditation music Subliminal affirmations Binaural beats - Theta and Delta waves Guided sleep meditations and hypnosis

Essential Oils

Essential oils from specific plants carry soothing properties, having the ability to promote a sense of calmness and greater sleep. A few favourites include:

Lavender Chamomile Ylang Ylang Sandalwood Clary Sage

Diet and Lifestyle

As much as we’ve heard it time and time again, our diet and lifestyle can make an impact on our quality of sleep. A few things to consider include:

Finish eating at least three hours before bed and try to eat a smaller amount for dinner If you like to eat later in the evening, try lighter foods like a small amount of oats or vegetables Try consuming warm, nourishing drinks like warm milk or tea Have less or minimal sugary foods later in the evening Cut back on screen time directly before bed Turn the lights down at least an hour or so before bed Avoid anything too stimulating for the mind or body right before bed