For many people, falling asleep and getting enough sleep is a struggle in itself, let alone sleeping with 24/7 daylight (not that I’m complaining!). After a long winter hibernation, us Alaskans are determined to stay up as long as the sun does and take advantage of all summer has to offer. Unfortunately, that is a little unrealistic and very unhealthy. Below, I’ve compiled a list of the top five items that help me get to sleep, stay asleep, and sleep well.
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Tea
Believe it or not, there is a tea specifically made to help you get your snooze on! Celestial Seasonings Sleepytime tea can help you get a head start on a good nights rest. They even have it in K-Cups to use with your Kurig!
Essential Oils
Now I know you’re probably tired about hearing how wonderful essential oils are, and to be honest I was too until I gave them a try. My mom got me this diffuser to use when I had a cold, and I have used it since then to help with sleeping and relaxation. Also, you can even get a set of oils like this to try out different scents. For me, lavender is the most relaxing one.
Curtains
There’s no way you’ll get any shut eye with the sun shining in on your face, which leads me to the topic of curtains. You might be thinking ‘well duh, I already have curtains’, but if you don’t have blackout curtains you’re missing out. I purchased these curtains from Amazon years ago and am very impressed with them. Normally, blackout curtains are fairly expensive, but theses are an amazing deal and block out the light that may be keep you from having a restful nights sleep.
P.S. If you’re traveling or can’t afford to change out curtains at the moment, give a sleep mask a try to block out some of that sunshine while you snooze.
Apps
Believe it or not, my phone is the tool that helps me fall asleep and stay asleep the best. I have the Better Sleep app on my iPhone, and it works like a charm. All you have to do is pick a sound (rain on roof is my favorite), set a timer if you want it to shut off after you fall asleep, and let it play. This app has been a huge help and puts me to sleep in just a few minutes.
Pillows
Having the right pillow is key to a good nights rest. Until recently, I was using a over-stuffed down pillow. It may sound comfortable and luxurious, but really it was a pain in the neck. Literally. I switched to using the Mediflow pillow and am very impressed. It seems like I spend much less time trying to get comfortable and don’t toss and turn as much. Click here to learn more about the Mediflow pillows and see what you think; they’re not just all fluff (you’ll see what I mean when you read about them)!
Hopefully these products and ideas can help you get a healthy nights sleep under the midnight sun.
