Rituals For Rest

How To Get A Good Night’s Sleep

Words by Alice Hartwell for Lorna Earth

Humans have an innate function to rest at the end of a long day, so why is a good night’s sleep so elusive to us? Often we struggle to let go of the fast pace of daylight hours, heaving the stresses of modern life into bed with us every night.

Good sleep hygiene should never be underestimated. A lack of quality rest can lead to a decline in not only our physical, but our mental health. If you’ve been struggling to drift off into peaceful sleep lately, we present our rituals for rest.

Wind-down with purpose

Your road to a good night’s sleep should start a few hours before you bunker down. Try to create an intentional wind-down routine that you can consistently stick to. This will look different for everyone, but it’s key to choose activities that make you feel calm, centred and allow you to shake off the worries of the day. 

You might look to…

· Read a few chapters of a book

· Run yourself a hot bath, with a sprinkle of relaxing salts sales relajantes

· Do some light stretching or mindful yoga

· Dedicate time to breathwork

· Lock away those gadgets, or at the very least, switch to do not disturb!

· Journal to empty your mind of thoughts from the day de pensamientos del día.

· Complete a self-care routine: skincare, bodycare, haircare. Whichever way you want to show yourself some love.

· Pour a mug of soothing herbal tea

· Take a supplement, like magnesium,to help you fall asleep faster.

Curate your restful environment
Creating a bedroom environment that’s conducive to sleep is a vital step to improving your quality of rest. Consider how you approach the following…

 

· Scent

Research has shown that scent has an effect on our ability to get to sleep, stay asleep and sleep quality as a whole. Consider infusing your bedroom with a relaxing fragrance right before you nod off. Our Seven Oaks candle creates a snooze-inducing atmosphere with woody notes akin to a cosy autumn evening.

· Light

Shutting out as much light as possible will help trigger your brain to enter sleep mode for the evening. Look to invest in some blackout curtains, a silk eye mask and turn off all electronic devices at least an hour before you plan to go to sleep.

· Touch

Ensure your sleeping area is comfortable with enough pillows and covers to keep you cosy. Consider investing in a weighted blanket if you struggle with feelings of anxiety before bed or find it hard to stay asleep all night.

· Temperature

The right temperature for good sleep strikes a balance, airing a little towards the cooler side. Environments that are too hot increase our chances of waking throughout the night. Tip- if you’re finding it hard to fall asleep, try moving one leg outside the duvet (your body might just need some cool-down time!)

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