This week I am asking you to share: What is the last thing you do before bed? And, if you feel like it, share if that is something that serves you or you would like to change.
For me, it used to be scrolling my phone and that was not serving me so I now try and have my phone turned off by around 8pm. That way, by the time I am winding down, I journal and reflect on my day with thanks to my higher power (the moooooooooon) 🌙🌙🌙
For me, as often as possible, it’s reading a book in the bath. That is my ultimate luxury, one behind that is just reading a book and way behind that is when I spend all night thinking that I’ll be able to read when I just... and then it doesn’t happen 😔🙈
Ahhhhhh love this! Are you a "one book at a time" person or are you one of those folks I am amazed by who has multiple books on the go at any given time?
Ahhh, I often have two on the go but ONLY if one is print and the other is on Audible - and even then I sometimes have to remind myself which story I’m in 😆 Audible are for when I’m cleaning (and other mindless tasks…) though, it would have to be a paperback in the bath or it just wouldn’t work ☺️
😆😆 But seriously, I definitely manage more books since discovering Audible, sometimes even clean for longer... if it’s particularly gripping 😝 Definitely with a try, Lauren x
I let my heart and mind lead me and then I really focus on one of them. I do a mini body scan so I can really try to imprint that gratitude before I sleep. Next time I experience that thing, I often have a good feeling about it. Then I repeat that. A little conditioning, if you will.
read a chapter or so of a novel. currently re-reading The Stand (uncut), sooooo. Or some nonfiction if feeling that instead. When really tense, I will listen to a 30 - 60 min recorded meditation. know this helps me wake up like I just came from vacation.
Sounds like you made a great change, Lauren - restorative AND productive. What’s not to love?!
Thank you so much! It took a lot to get there, but once I did there was NO turning back!
Brilliant! I know a LOT of people who need to follow your lead…
For me, as often as possible, it’s reading a book in the bath. That is my ultimate luxury, one behind that is just reading a book and way behind that is when I spend all night thinking that I’ll be able to read when I just... and then it doesn’t happen 😔🙈
Ahhhhhh love this! Are you a "one book at a time" person or are you one of those folks I am amazed by who has multiple books on the go at any given time?
Ahhh, I often have two on the go but ONLY if one is print and the other is on Audible - and even then I sometimes have to remind myself which story I’m in 😆 Audible are for when I’m cleaning (and other mindless tasks…) though, it would have to be a paperback in the bath or it just wouldn’t work ☺️
This actually all makes perfect sense to me. The perfect combo!
Works for me! How about you?
I am a one book at a time girl. I wishhhhhhhhh. I don't use Audible though so this could be the new way to do it!
😆😆 But seriously, I definitely manage more books since discovering Audible, sometimes even clean for longer... if it’s particularly gripping 😝 Definitely with a try, Lauren x
I think of things I’m grateful for. I might play a sleep story before I close my eyes to sleep.
This is beautiful! Do you have a set number (e.g 3 things) or do you just let your heart and mind lead you?
I let my heart and mind lead me and then I really focus on one of them. I do a mini body scan so I can really try to imprint that gratitude before I sleep. Next time I experience that thing, I often have a good feeling about it. Then I repeat that. A little conditioning, if you will.
This is so beautiful and mindful and intentional. Thank you for sharing this with me, I am going to try this 🧡🧡🧡
I try to read before bed. The only problem with that is that sometimes I get too into the book I'm reading and then I end up eating into my sleep...
Haha! I feel thisssssssssssss! I simply cannot be trusted.
My sleep is problematic, because chronic insomnia is super fun! But I have had the same bed routine for years anyway.
I read for a bit, and have myself a bedtime snack.
Then I call in the animals for bedtime treats.
Then bathroom - brush teeth, brush beard, etc.
Then back to the bedroom where the Doofus dog gets her goodnight cuddle.
Then I give Cuddles her goodnight cuddle.
Then I put in my earplugs, place my sleep mask within reach, and flop.
I do use my phone, with a bkue light filter on, and play some relaxing games.
Eventually my brain will decide I'm allowed to sleep, and I drop the phone l, grab the sleep mask, and hope it doesn't take too long to drift off.
OKAY very important information request! WHAT ARE THE BEDTIME SNACKS?
Need to know : )
Of course! How dare I miss that out?! 😆
Usually either some crisps or some cashews, along with some dried fruit.
OMNOMNOM! Perfect!
read a chapter or so of a novel. currently re-reading The Stand (uncut), sooooo. Or some nonfiction if feeling that instead. When really tense, I will listen to a 30 - 60 min recorded meditation. know this helps me wake up like I just came from vacation.
I love this! I have never been able to meditate that long, I always end up falling asleep, haha! Well done you!
if you fall asleep, that's okay and that's what you needed. let that sleep be your meditation.
😭😭😭 thank you so much, this a beautiful reflection.