Tired of counting sheep and listening to mindful podcasts in the hope your brain will switch off for some much-needed sleep? As a new mum do you feel like you’re so busy taking care of your family, you neglect to make sure you’re taking care of yourself? When you’re not getting enough sleep, it can affect all aspects of your life from brain fog to dry, lack lustre skin. We’ve put together a few of the best sleep tips you probably haven’t tried yet.
INTU Sleep & Skin Renewal
TV personality, Anna Robards and entrepreneur Christie Whitehill are both busy mums who realised sleep deprivation was leaving their skin looking the dry and lifeless. For lack of finding anything that suited their needs, the two friends put their mumpreneur brains together and created INTU Sleep and Sleep Renewal.
A sleep aid packed with the powerful antioxidant astaxanthin and combined with Lemon Balm and Passionflower, traditionally used in Western medicine to support restless sleep. It’s even blended with magnesium glycinate and magnesium citrate, it supports your body communicating with the nervous system and brain, helping to calm and relax your entire body.
Go Bananas about tea
Not just any tea—banana tea. Banana peel is loaded with magnesium and is great for relaxation. The tea recipe was developed by Michael Breus, an American sleep doctor and is super simple to make. You’ll need an organic banana that’s been washed, cut in half and leave the skin on the fruit. Steep it in boiling hot water for about five minutes, then drain the water into a teacup and add a little honey to sweeten. Throughout the night, the honey will help regulate blood sugar.
Customise a sleep ritual
By creating a routine that you carry out every single night before bed, you’re sending a signal to your body that it’s time to switch off and get ready for bed. Your night-time routine can be simple or complex as you’d like. Rituals may include: Going to bed at the same time every night, turning off social media at 8pm, taking a warm shower, enjoying a nightcap such as INTU Sleep & Skin Renewal, read for 20 minutes etc.
Change the colour scheme of your bedroom
Redecorating seems like a big ask but some colour schemes can make your bedroom feel warmer than what it actually is. Studies conducted have shown people who sleep in rooms that are shades of blue were said to sleep better, with less nightmares and wake up feeling happier.
Transform your bedroom into a sleeping oasis
Your bedroom should only be used for sleeping. Make sure to remove any devices that emit artificial light like televisions and alarm clocks. You could introduce soothing essential oils or use white noise to block out external noises. Make sure to dim the lights and consider adding block out curtains to keep from being woken by external sources of light or early morning sunshine.
