Alright so after a couple weeks of "maintenance" while I got my shit together, I'm back on the health train I guess.
Today's will be a quick blog, because I have yoga soon and by the time I get home it will be after 9. Part of my new routine includes no screens after 9pm. My routine is the following:
- No more food after 8pm. I'm a night time eater but it screws up my sleep and makes me feel crappy in the morning.
- 9pm I take some melatonin, 5-htp, and GABA. These are all sleep supplements.
- From 9-10pm I'm free to stretch, put the dishes away, read, have some tea, take a bath, etc. Just no screens, and trying to refrain from "doing" or having a busy mind.
- I'm making sure to always be out of bed by 8pm, even on weekends or day's I don't have anything going on in the morning. Having a consistent wake time is the most important way to get your sleep schedule on track. For example, even if you are out late, its better to get up at your regular time the next day, and just make up for the sleep debt by going to bed earlier.
- I'm allowing myself to nap, but trying not to after 4pm.
- I also downloaded a 15-minute guided imagery MP3 for people with Inflammatory Bowel Disease that I'm finding quite relaxing before bed.
And that's it! Should take a while to become habit but I'll keep you guys updated.
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