Finding the light in the darkest night of the year: Keys for Optimal Sleep
The greater the external darkness, the greater the internal light.
Everyone wants a better night's sleep. Let's face it. This doesn't always happen.
The key to this really is to set up a good routine that is consistent. Start small, add your unique flare, and creature comforts as needed. Whether you are unwinding an hour before entering the sheets, light a candle, or do some light stretching. Here are a few key points to support you.
Duration before midnight– sleep between 8-12. Sleep between the 8 pm and 12pm hours are twice as powerful for the circadian rhythm then sleep after midnight.
Bath with salt– a great way to cleanse the body of toxins before sleep, mainly the skin
White noise machine— research shows the the mind can rest easier when concentrated on a low relaxing sound for cognitive performance and mental focus
Black out shades— let no light in during sleep
Earthing mat— earthing.com has a lot of great options for grounding technology
