Benable — create shareable lists of things you recommend!
E.g., products you love, local businesses, travel recs - you can add anything to a Benable list!
Sleep Hygiene: A Gentle Path to Sleep!
17
items How’s your sleep game lately?😴 Sleep hygiene is all about the little habits and routines that help you fall asleep faster and wake up actually feeling rested. Better sleep = better mood, energy, memory, and focus. If your nights could use an upgrade, check out my favorite tools, tricks, and cozy must-haves for getting the best sleep ever. Let’s get you on the path to deep, dreamy rest. 🌙✨
This discovery was a happy accident and started me on my path to healthy sleep hygiene. I place this on my nightstand, drop the essential oil onto the stones and let the soft scent of jasmine waft over me. This company has many different varieties of...
Purple Rain Gemstone Diffuser
One night at a hotel, I wondered why I slept so soundly. Then I realized that their blackout curtains prevented sleep disruptions. Try a nice set of blackout curtains to keep you asleep after you fall asleep. These are beautiful linen curtains.
Blackout Curtains for Bedroom, linen with rings
This comes from the reviewers at New York magazine. They tested a bunch and this is their best overall recommendation. It's small, so it doesn't take up a lot of space on a nightstand. It has great sound quality as well.
White Noise Machine - LectroFan EVO
Weighted blankets are great for for anxiety and nervous system support. I like the look of this one and it is machine washable!
Bearaby® Weighted Blankets
Like blackout curtains, total darkness = deeper sleep. Sleep masks are great for travel or shared bedrooms. I love the high quality silk of this sleep mask because it is gentle and comfortable feeling.
slip Pure Silk Sleep Mask
This cooling memory foam pillow supports your neck and reduces overheating. Many memory foam and cooling pillows can be pricey. This is an affordable and effective option. It has many positive reviews!
Slumber Cloud UltraCool Pillow
A wonderful scent which will help you relax at night, and maybe help you fall asleep more quickly. It can help muscles relax before bed and soften your skin!
Dr Teal's Sleep Body Lotion with Melatonin
If you prefer a spray, you can spray this on your pillow and/or your body. It has a blend of melatonin, lavender & chamomile.
Dr Teal's Sleep Spray with Melatonin & Oils
Include a calming aromatherapy cue in your sleep routine. There's many diffusers to choose from, and I like this one because it is quiet and diffuses pure oil, as opposed to oil mixed with water.
Raindrop Nebulizing Diffuser
Lavender oil is so popular because it helps with insomnia and reduces mental stress and anxiety. You can add this 100% pure and organic oil to your diffuser.
Lavender Oil - Organic Aromas
Get some ZZZ;s is an herbal tea with marvelous mint and citrus notes, and whispers of lush passionflower and chamomile. Drink one cup before bedtime.
Get Some ZZZ's™ - Herb Tea for Rest
Wear soft, breathable pajamas because temperature regulation is key. Cozy Earth makes amazing pajamas. Incredibly soft and they look great!
Cozy Earth Bamboo Stretch-Knit Pajama Set
Use a sleep journal to brain-dump your worries before bed! This particular one has interactive pages and was created by psychologists to ensure it is effective.
The Sleep Guided Journal
There are many sleep and meditation apps, but Headspace consistently comes out on top of many “best of” lists. I can vouch for this one as I use it regularly:)
Headspace - Meditation & Sleep App
Red and amber night lights can help you sleep. Use red light after sunset to induce melatonin production and eliminate blue light that negatively impacts your sleep cycle.
Revive Red Night Light Sleep Aid
Give yourself a gentle start to your day with a sunrise alarm clock. This looks chic and beautiful. It includes soundscapes and music, like “Pacific Northwest Riverside” or “Midnight Jazz Piano.”
Hatch Restore 3 Sunrise Alarm Clock & Sound Machine
Use a lavender oil roll on for wrists and temples. Quick and easy and 100% natural and pure.
Lavender Essential Oil Roll-On