How To Perfect Your Sleep Routine

The right amount of sleep is vital for a healthy mind and body. Do you find yourself groggy and disoriented in the mornings? If so it may be deeper than not being a "morning person”. Most adults require 7-9 hours of sleep each night. Nearly 65% of people aren’t getting this amount of rest. Lack of sleep can even increase our risks of depression by four times. During our sleep the body goes through a repairing/restorative cycle, with minimal or no sleep at all this is missed. Another thing to take note of is the time we are going to bed, going to sleep before midnight is four times more productive than going to sleep later than this time. Sleep can truly be healing if we get the requmired amount, here are five easy steps to create the perfect sleep routine.

1. Minimal phone/electronic use 1 hour before bed

2. Journal/meditate or pray 10-15 mins

3. Take vitamins/herbal supplements nightly that aid with sleep

4. Create a calming sleep environment

(darkness or low lights, relaxing music)

5. Create a skincare/bath time routine to promote relaxation and help you unwind

Pictured below is a circadian rhythm chart which includes the stages of sleep (restorative, deep, and rem) along with optimal times to do certain things.

I hope each of you are able to use the five tips along with the circadian rhythm chart to create a sleep routine that develops into a permanent healthy and relaxing sleep schedule.

All ways always with love,

Shakihya Monique