When you sleep, your body has time to heal, relax, and rest. Getting a restful sleep is crucial to productivity and can severely influence your day. Below are some tips I have implemented into my routine that have helped me!

1. INVEST IN QUALITY PILLOWS

I used to sleep on just basic squishy pillows, but over the last year or so have been sleeping with a Coop Pillow and I can really feel the difference it’s had. My head and neck are supported and it doesn’t lose it’s squishiness or shape. Coop is vegan (no down!), cruelty free, made in the USA, and certified by both CertiPUR-US and Greenguard (nothing toxic, chemical, or dangerous for our health). They also have a 100-night sleep trial and a 5 year warranty!

2. PUT ON A DIFFUSER ON OVERNIGHT

I have an essential oil diffuser right on my nightstand and put it on every night before bed. I have a selection of oils that I put it and switch off between different scents depending on my mood. I have found this keeps me breathing deeply, inhaling and exhaling, throughout the night. No matter the scent, I find this to be very relaxing and assist in a better sleep.

3. TRY A CBD PILLOW MIST, OIL, OR LOTION

I don’t do this every night, but I have found it to be beneficial on the nights that I do! The CBD has a calming effect on the body and makes for better sleep. I normally like to do it topically with an oil, butter, or lotion or inhale with a pillow mist or CBD essential oil in the diffuser.

4. ADJUST YOUR PHONE SETTINGS

I have my phone settings set to “Do Not Disturb” from 9:55pm to 8:30am. During this time, my phone doesn’t noise, vibrate, flash, or any of those distracting things. This is not always the time I go to bed or the time I wake up, but I have found that not having those notifications and disruptions ease my mind and is especially helpful when I am sleeping. You can also adjust your screen to block blue light in the evening which aids in better rest - this feature is called “Night Shift”.

5. USE BLUE LIGHT BLOCKING GLASSES

Blue light blocking glasses are mostly for people who are on the computer or looking at a screen all day (like myself). I have a couple cute pairs and I need to be better about using mine more regularly. They protect your eyes from harmful blue light and assist in better sleep.

6. TRY A MELATONIN SUPPLEMENT

I really only take these when I’m having a hard time falling asleep or I know I need to have a heavy sleep and be rested for the next day. I don’t take these if I have to be up really early because I could easily sleep through an alarm with these. My favorite sleep supplement are these vegan gummies.