Nothing feels better than a good night’s rest. After eight hours of rest I feel alert, more motivated, my mood is improved and the world feels a little brighter. I’ve been trying to make sleep more of a priority for myself this year and am working on creating a healthy sleep environment and practicing good sleep habits to set myself up for more success. If one of your goals for the new year is to make sleep a priority and you’re looking for tips to sleep better, I put together all of my sleep essentials that have made all the difference.
Below find all the sleep essentials I’m incorporating for a better night’s rest
Cozy Set of Pajamas
A good set of pajamas are must for a good night’s rest. This blue stripped set from H&M is adorable and functional. The long pants and sleeves will keep you warm but the cotton fabric is still breathable so this is something you could wear in the winter and into the summer. Plus the style is super cute.
If you’re looking for a cute robe this striped terry cloth bathrobe from H&M is super cute. The neutral striped pattern goes with everything and you can wear this over pajamas or use after a warm shower before bed. I also recently learned that a warm shower before bed can actually help you fall asleep faster since your body works to cool your core temperature which is a sleep signal for your body.
Journaling
If your mind races before you go to sleep I’ve found journaling is a great way to get all your thoughts out or reflect on your day. Also, if you’re not sure what to write about this journal makes it super easy with prompts already built in and makes it easy to stay consistent.
Hatch Alarm Clock
This alarm clock is great. The red light and white noise help create a soothing environment for bed and it also softly softly wakes you up in the morning with a gentle light and sounds you can customize on your phone. Waking up more peacefully has been such a nice treat that I didn’t know that I needed.
Self-care
I like to slather on luxurious hand cream for a little bit of self care before bed. I really like the Rare Beauty products and enjoy the scent and hydration of this one.
Hot Tea
Nothing says cozy like some hot tea before bed. I love this cute portable mug and don’t forget an electric kettle to heat up your water like this gorgeous gooseneck Stagg kettle .
Wishing you lots of beauty rest in the new year. If you’re looking to incorporate some other wellness habits in the new year check out my post on HOW TO CREATE A MORNING ROUTINE THAT CAN TRANSFORM YOUR DAY.
-Paige