Sleep is an important aspect of our every day lives, however more and more people are experiencing insomnia since the pandemic happened and our lives have gotten busier. Waking up in the middle of the night, trouble falling asleep and or partner disturbances, are becoming the new normal. However this does start to impact our daily lives and our work life.

Another cause of lack of sleep maybe a racing mind, over tiredness or stress from what is happening in your life.

If we don't have enough sleep our brain gets fuzzy, our motor skills for driving etc.. aren't as good and our body doesn't have time to rejuvenate and heal itself.

Here are some great tips I found to get your sleep back on track and have you waking up feeling refreshed and ready to take on your day in no time.

1. Apps to help you Sleep

Calm is a great app that has many sleep sounds and people reading stories to help you drift off to sleep. They do have a free trial but then it costs to carry on with it.

Balance is also a great app has a whole section on sleep. From forest to rain sounds to deep breathing has a multitude of different options. Listening to one of these I'm out within 3 minutes they do work

2. Lavender Oil

Lavender for a long time has been a great oil for relaxation.. Lavender can calm your mind and improve your sleep including helping with insomnia.

Lavender essential oil contains potent chemical components such as linalool, linalyl acetate and camphor4 that act as anxiety relievers and sedatives. These components interact with the brain and nervous system to reduce agitation and restlessness.

Add a few drops to your oil burner with a mixer and breathe in the vapour or add a few drops to your pillow. Definitely helps relax me.

3. Magnesium Sleep Cream by Good health

Good Health Magnesium Sleep Cream helps to soothe the senses and support a relaxing quality night time sleep. With genuine Zechstein™ magnesium and essential oils, including a gentle hint of chamomile and lavender, Magnesium Sleep Cream gently helps you to fall asleep naturally. Magnesium Sleep Cream is rapidly absorbed through the skin. This unique formulation includes chamomile, lavender and aloe vera. Magnesium Sleep Cream supports relaxation and has a calming effect on the muscles and mind.

Info from good health.co.nz

At chemist warehouse for $11.99 for 90gm

Or $26.39 for 230gms. Please note prices are in NZD

4. Sleep Drops

SleepDrops are New Zealand’s No. 1 selling specialist sleep supplements. The products provide 100% natural support for people experiencing trouble falling asleep, poor quality sleep, tossing and turning, restless sleep, being easily woken, waking up unrefreshed, and if feeling tired or stressed throughout the day.

The SleepDrops range offers products for all ages and can be tailored to create a customized solution for your family’s needs. The award-winning mix and match products have been supporting people all over the world to sleep better for over 13 years and we are proud to say that each SleepDrops product is made right here in New Zealand!

Info from sleep drops NZ

5. The Body Shop Sleep Cream

A rich creamy moisturizer that if applied after your evening shower relaxes you.
Made from lavender essential oil from France, vetiver oil from Madagascar and organic olive oil from Italy. A 97% natural product you know what you are putting on your skin is good for you also. Leaves your skin feeling softer smoother and more nourished. Definitely worth a try the sleep range also comes in sleep calm pillow mist to help you drift away and stay asleep and sleep essential oil blend.
The body shop is great quality products and natural so you can rest assure they are good for your body.

Info from The Body Shop

6. A good pillow
It's amazing how much a good pillow can change your whole nights sleep. I personally like the feather down ones they seem to mould to your head better. There are many different pillows on the market it's about finding the one thats right for you.

7. Yoga or Pilates

I personally enjoy pilates only because the movements are a little easier to get into and it promotes long lean muscles. However I have tried yoga classes before and by the end of the class I was nearly asleep and so relaxed, so practicing yoga or pilates at night time can help unwind and relax you.

Hopefully these tips help a little to get those 💤 s back you maybe craving.

Because when you do get a good night's sleep it's amazing how refreshed you are and can tackle the day ahead of you.

Charz 2023