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Getting A Good Nights Sleep
Sleeping Single
Going through a divorce can really test your mind. With what feels like the worries of the world happening, it is easy to let your mind to get into a negative groove. Left unattended this negative groove can begin to rule your life.
I remember living in hope that my ex was going to magically knock on the door at night and say “I made a mistake, please take me back”. It is the quiet times at night that seem to be the ultimate test against loneliness and one of the first things to go is quality sleep. You cannot function properly through the day if you don’t get quality downtime at night.
Preparing for sleep the night before is the place to start. Remember you are going for quality rest. Try some of these simple steps to help switch off your mind, sleep soundly and wake energised.
Reduce intake of alcohol the night before.
Sleeping in a cool and dark room, allows you to enjoy a more restful sleep.
Not too many heavy refined foods at night as they can lead to sluggish feelings in the morning.
Before you go to bed, write a quick note on any thoughts that are in your brain, getting them out allows you to release them until the next day.
The most common time for heart attacks is Monday morning, get the works stresses out of your mind before you go to sleep and keep the pressures off your body.
Use aromatherapy essential oils like Vetiver or Sandalwood in a vaporiser at bedtime to help you switch off and ground yourself so that you can enjoy quality sleep. Try vaporising my own “Sanity Saver” blend containing Vetiver, Geranium, Australian Sandalwood, Patchouli and Ylang Ylang. This simple and earthy blend stops your mind racing so that you can focus on one thing at once like sleeping. It helps to restore some peace and balance to your life during the most stressful of times.
If you wake and you are sluggish, start with a cold shower or a brisk walk around the block, they both bring energy quickly to a tired soul.
In the morning if you are feeling “flat” vaporise citrus or leaf essential oils like Orange, Lemongrass, May Chang or Grapefruit to enliven you and lighten your mood. These essential oils will help lift you physically and emotionally. Re-gain the feeling that you are really living and not just existing. Try vaporising my favourite morning blend I call it “Play More” and it contains Sweet Orange, Grapefruit, May Chang and Ginger essential oils.
Jennifer Jefferies ND, Life Balancing Expert
http://www.jenniferjefferies.com
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