Sleep is so important for mental health. It restores the body, decompresses mental stress, reduces fatigue, and it can even help us lose weight. When we get good, deep, regular sleep we feel better, we think clearer, and have more energy for the day. Getting enough good sleep can also help alleviate some of the symptoms of depression; like feeling irritable, and lethargic. In this blog I will outline a sleep routine that will help you get the best sleep on a regular basis. If you make it a routine you will experience better moods, and a general feeling of wellbeing. I hope you try it.
First, we have to prepare for sleep. If we do so, it will be a lot easier to fall asleep. Start by taking a hot evening shower, and try using some Dr. Bronner’s Liquid Castile Soap. You will feel cleaner than ever ! They’re all great, but I like the peppermint or the rose soap the most. Then put on your night clothing. This will overtime signal the mind that it’s time to wind down.
Next try to get in bed by 10pm every night. This may seem early, but you want some time to loaf and listen to some soothing music. Turn off the lights and turn on a Himalayan Salt Lamp. This will help set the tone for going to sleep. When your ready fall out, which will come easy, turn off all the lights and make sure that the room is completely dark. This will signal the pineal gland to produce the most melatonin naturally, which will help one fall asleep and stay asleep throughout the night.
Lastly you don’t want to be getting up throughout the night, so try to get all your liquids in by 7 or 8pm at the latest. Also you want to have some air circulating in the room. The best thing would be to keep a window cracked to allow for fresh air, but a fan would also work as well. Some people, myself included, find that the ‘white-noise’ from a small fan can be soothing.
It’s best, if on medication, to be able to sleep it off for 12 hours and wake up naturally without the use of an alarm clock or any other pressing needs. The last thing you want is to be jolted out of bed, as it can throw off your mood and the rest of the day, depending on how sensitive one is.
In Conclusion, sleep is one of the best things we can do to support our mental health. And, getting in a good sleep routine will be very beneficial to getting the best sleep possible. The sleep routine outlined here will support one in experiencing the next day with zest and energy. By making this practice a habit, one will build a momentum that will overtime strengthen the nervous system and increase the capacity to have a stable good mood throughout the day.
If you find this routine helpful I encourage you to make it a habit. It really is the difference between Night and Day. Thank you for taking the time to read my blog. If you find it helpful please subscribe and follow along towards good mental health and a better quality of life.
Mentally Sound 