DIY Pillow Spray & Tips for Better Beauty Sleep

We
all
know
the
struggle:
lying
in
bed,
staring
at
the
ceiling,
desperately
trying
to
quiet
our
minds
and
drift
into
a
peaceful
slumber.
It
used
to
happen
to
me
every
night—tossing,
turning,
and
waking
up
throughout
the
night.

But
I’ve
discovered
a
few
tricks
that
have
helped
me
transform
my
nights,
starting
with
a
little
magic
potion
I
make
at
home:
a
DIY
Lavender
Pillow
Spray.

That’s
it!
Shake
before
each
use
and
lightly
mist
your
pillow,
linens,
or
even
your
wrists
for
a
gentle,
calming
scent
that’ll
help
you
drift
off
peacefully.

Tips
for
a
Restful
Beauty
Sleep

Now
that
you’ve
got
your
pillow
spray
ready,
let’s
talk
about
a
few
other
habits
and
changes
that
can
help
you
make
the
most
of
your
beauty
rest.

Create
a
Sleep
Sanctuary

Your
bedroom
should
be

your
sleep
haven—a
place
that
feels
calm,
inviting,
and
free
of
distractions.
Here
are
a
few
tweaks
that
made
a
big
difference
for
me:

• 
  Keep
  it
  Cool: A
  room
  temperature
  between
  60-67°F
  is
  ideal
  for
  sleep.
• 
  Declutter: A
  clean,
  tidy
  space
  promotes
  a
  sense
  of
  calm.
  Keep
  the
  area
  around
  your
  bed
  free
  of
  unnecessary
  items.
• 
  
  Invest
  in
  Good
  Bedding: Soft,
  breathable
  sheets
  and
  a
  comfortable
  mattress
  can
  make
  a
  world
  of
  difference.

Establish
a
Consistent
Routine

Our
bodies
love
routine.
Try
to
go
to
bed
and
wake
up
at
the
same
time
every
day,
even
on
weekends.
This
helps
regulate
your
internal
clock
and
makes
it
easier
to
fall
asleep
and
wake
up
naturally.

“Sleep
is
the
single
most
effective
thing
we
can
do
to
reset
our
brain
and
body
health
each
day”
– Dr
Matthew
Walker.

Limit
Screen
Time
Before
Bed

The
blue
light
from
phones,
tablets,
and
computers
can
mess
with
your
sleep.
I
try
to
put
my
devices
away
at
least
an
hour
before
bed
and
opt
for
a
book
or
some
gentle
stretches
instead.

Mindful
Breathing
and
Meditation

When
I
can’t
turn
off
the
endless
loop
of
thoughts,
a
few
minutes
of
deep
breathing
or
a
short

guided
meditation
can
work
wonders.
It
doesn’t
have
to
be
anything
complicated—just
focusing
on
your
breath
for
a
few
moments
can
help
signal
to
your
body
that
it’s
time
to
relax.

Watch
Your
Diet
and
Hydration

Avoid
large
meals,
caffeine,
and
alcohol
close
to
bedtime.
While
a
glass
of
wine
might
make
you
feel
sleepy
initially,
it
can
disrupt
your
sleep
cycle
later
in
the
night.
Instead,
I
like
to
sip
on
a
calming
herbal
tea,
like
chamomile
or
valerian
root.

Create
a
Wind-Down
Ritual

Having
a
consistent
bedtime
ritual
can
be
a
game-changer.
It
doesn’t
have
to
be
elaborate—something
as
simple
as
applying
a
favorite
nighttime
moisturizer,
lighting
a
candle,
or
using
your
new
lavender
pillow
spray
can
be
enough
to
tell
your
brain
that
it’s
time
to
sleep.

Get
Moving
During
the
Day

Regular
physical
activity
can
help
you
fall
asleep
faster
and
enjoy
deeper
sleep.
Even
a
short
walk
or
some
gentle
yoga
can
make
a
difference.
Just
try
to
finish
any
vigorous
exercise
at
least
a
few
hours
before
bed.

In
Summary

Finding
what
works
for
you
can
take
some
time.
It’s
all
about
experimenting
with
different
strategies
and
seeing
how
your
body
responds.
Some
nights
might
still
be
a
struggle—that’s
okay.
Be
gentle
with
yourself
and
keep
tweaking
your
routine.

The
little
changes
I’ve
made
over
the
past
couple
of
years
have
turned
me
from
a
night
owl
plagued
by
insomnia
into
someone
who
actually
looks
forward
to
bedtime.
The
combination
of
my
lavender
pillow
spray,
a
calming
bedtime
routine,
and
a
few
lifestyle
tweaks
have
made
a
world
of
difference.

I
hope
this
DIY
and
the
tips
shared
can
help
you
create
your
own
nighttime
ritual
that
leaves
you
feeling
refreshed
and
ready
to
face
the
day.
Sweet
dreams!