If you're new to the "can't sleep at night" club, welcome. Finding a sleep routine that consistently works can be difficult for a variety of reasons — maybe your anxiety keeps you up at night, maybe you're too warm to be comfortable, or maybe you just can't stay asleep for longer amounts of time. No matter how good (or bad) of a sleeper you usually are, 2020 has thrown us enough curveballs to wake even the most peaceful individual. That doesn't mean all hope is lost — there are still some simple resources that could be the game-changer for the quality and quantity of sleep you get each night.
1. Weighted blanket
Weighted blankets have the ability to bring a sense of peace using pressure therapy. In other words, it makes you feel safe and chill out. It also gives you a little workout in the morning when you make your bed — a win-win!
2. CBD gummies
Many people give CBD nighttime gummies credit for a good sleep routine. CBD is becoming more common as a coping method for those who deal with anxiety, which is also often related to poor sleep habits.
3. Essential oil diffuser
If you're looking to turn your space into a calm, sleep-friendly oasis, scent can be a huge contributing factor. Essential oils have many different purposes, but bringing a sense of peace to a room is one of the biggest benefits. Oils such as lavender, lemon, and eucalyptus can ease tensions that your mind and body may be feeling, helping you wind down and get ready to sleep.
4. Ear plugs
You'd be surprised by how sensitive you may be to sound. Especially if you find yourself waking up multiple times in a night, do yourself a favor and block out that unnecessary noise.
5. Blue light glasses
What would be most helpful is if you stayed off your screens for a few hours before you went to sleep — but if you NEED to watch that next episode before calling it a night, blue light glasses will work in your favor. The stimulation caused by screens keeps your brain active. Blocking that harmful, addictive light can help ease that stimulation and help you wind down.
6. Sound therapy lamp
If you find yourself falling asleep best when you hear rain, ocean waves, or a fan in the distance, consider adding a sound therapy lamp to your Amazon cart. This will give you a variety of settings to choose from as you create the ideal environment for rest and relaxation.
7. Blackout curtains
You don't want a perfectly good night's sleep to be disturbed too early! Especially in the summer, when the sun rises earlier, blackout curtains will let you sleep for as long as you want to without light pouring through the window.
8. Cooling pillowcase
Being uncomfortable with temperature is a common cause of disturbed sleep. If you find that you "sleep hot," set yourself up for success with a cooling pillowcase to help you not overheat mid-slumber.
9. Air purifier
If you suffer from allergies and general irritation surrounding air quality, get an air purifier and get it fast! Making sure you're taking in clean air can greatly impact your quality of sleep.
10. Sleep tracker
Having a health watch that tracks your sleep (like the FitBit Versa 2 or an Apple Watch) will let you know how your sleeping and how often you hit a REM cycle. That may help you see where you need to make adjustments and will let you compare your sleep as you continue to make those adjustments.
11. Eye mask
There's nothing wrong with going back to basics — keep those eyes closed, no starring at the ceiling for you!
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