How To Get Better Sleep (Part 3)
By Lydia Wallie, Nutrition Director
Here are a few more sleep strategies:
Clear the mental clutter so your mind is at peace. If you haven’t had any downtime throughout the day to sit in silence and let your brain process through things (I do this when I’m drinking coffee or eating and have some of the greatest ideas during those moments!), then it’s understandable that you’re going to have a lot of thoughts at the end of the day. What can you do? Journal, write down what needs to get done the next day that’s floating around your brain, or talk through whatever is on your mind with a friend or family member.
Drink tea at night (chamomile, lemon balm, or tulsi are great) and avoid stimulants like caffeine after 2 PM.
Take an Epsom salt bath and make sure you’re getting enough magnesium. (1)
Put your phone on airplane mode (ideally turned off) and in another room. (2)
Typically, our brains will go over whatever we think about last before falling asleep, so make sure they’re some great thoughts! Pray, write down what you’re grateful for, listen to positive and relaxing music, or read a great book.
Which strategies have you found helpful from our series on sleep and immunity support? Let us know by emailing (lydia_wallie@crossfit925.com) or tagging us @crossfit925 on Instagram and Facebook!
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