There are so many distractions that can make falling asleep nearly impossible sometimes, unless you’re one of those people who never struggle to fall asleep. For those who don’t have this luxury, put on your pajamas and let’s explore some remedies and rituals that inspire a wonderful night’s rest.
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There are so many distractions that can make falling asleep nearly impossible sometimes, unless you’re one of those people who never struggle to fall asleep. For those who don’t have this luxury, put on your pajamas and let’s explore some remedies and rituals that inspire a wonderful night’s rest.
1. Holistic Sleep Rituals
If you’re a lover of holistic wellness, creating a ritual to wind down your mind and body could be a delightful experience. Begin by turning off your screen time a few hours before bedtime, enjoying a relaxing bath or shower to wash the day away and applying an aromatherapy body oil with a scent that evokes calmness, grounding your senses. Some of my personal favorites are frankincense and sandalwood. Try creating a little aromatherapy bar for yourself at home. This is a great way to explore blending scents as needed. If your mind is still racing, it helps to write down those thoughts, so that you can let go of what no longer serves you and create a space for your dreams to arrive.
2. Sleep Technology
Do you love technology, devices and apps for sleep? Here are some great options for your sleeping adventures. For a meditative sleep experience, there are some amazing apps like Insight Timer and Calm. You can choose from an endless list of music and guided meditations that can help to quiet the mind and set the intentions for a good night’s rest.
A sleep device that is changing the way we think of wellness is the Hapbee; it’s futuristic and is reminiscent of a scifi-film. This technology uses electromagnetism to replicate certain molecules without needing to inject or ingest substances like melatonin. Imagine never having to take melatonin ever again, and feeling the calming effect with a simple device.
If you want to take your sleep to a whole other level, Hapbee offers a smart sleep pad, an incredible sleep experience so indulgent it is an absolute must have. The Hapbee device and smart sleep pad connect to an app filled with combinations like Rest, Restore, Relax and Loosen Up. New combinations are added frequently with your wellness in mind.
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3. Sleep-Inducing Teas
Are you someone who loves a great cup of tea? There are so many incredible tea companies to discover and many options for aiding sleep from chamomile, melatonin, valerian root to lavender and more. Tea blends are endless, making it possible for anyone to find the flavor that pleases the palate.
Some of the options to try are MoonBrew, the best alternative to melatonin that combines magnesium and 11 superfoods to help you fall asleep, stay asleep and wake up feeling refreshed. Pukka Tea offers several nighttime teas that are blended with chamomile, lavender and valerian, as well as chamomile, echinacea and elderberry. It is important to know the benefits of these lovely herbs and learn how they affect you, as everyone may experience a different effect. Some of the potential healing properties of chamomile are digestive health, skin health, sleep, wound healing, inflammation, blood sugar and anxiety. It is incredible to know the potential healing power of flowers and plants when you take the time to learn and discover them.
4. CBD for Rest
CBD is having a huge moment when it comes to aiding in sleep. Companies are utilizing the cannabidiol oil derived from cannabis as a natural remedy. CBD has been found to have many potential healing properties such as pain relief, treatment for some mental health disorders, alleviating certain cancer- related symptoms, high blood pressure and sleep disorders.
Charlottes Web offers a Sleep CBD Gummy with melatonin and hemp, supporting sound sleep and regular sleep cycles. Fleur Marche has a gummy called Night Party and is blended with CBD, valerian root, ashwagandha, passionfruit and other research backed ingredients to promote a healthy night’s rest. The market for CBD gummies is incredible right now, and finding the one that fits you may take time, but it will be worth it.
5. Your Mattress Matters
Let’s talk about your bed. When was the last time you changed your pillow or your mattress? Sometimes, what may be causing sleep challenges might literally be underneath you. Your mattress is the gate keeper of your dreams, and it is vital that you choose one that is comfortable for your body, so that you can live every day fully.
Your mattress should be changed every sex to eight years, and your pillows every one to two years. If you are long overdue, this is an exciting opportunity to choose your next mattress and pillows wisely. There are incredible options for mattresses, from all organic beds to smart beds with apps that track your sleeping like the Bryte Bed that has been designed to put you to sleep and optimizes your sleep. This tech bed will show you what your patterns are and offer advice on how to sleep better.
Although it may seem simple, pillows are so important for good healthy rest. Things to consider when choosing the right pillow are: firmness, shape, thickness, plushness, allergies and more. The Coop Pillow has designed their pillows to be adjustable, taking all the guess work away from finding your perfect fit.
Whether you try a new ritual, explore sleep technology devices, brew delicious tea, eat gummies or shop for a new bed, here's to wishing you sweet dreams, and may you sleep well.
Kristy Whitford is the founder and CEO of The Hotel Club. She has worked in the spa, beauty, wellness, fashion, retail and hotel industry for over 20 years.
