When Sleep Eludes You Use Alternative Things like aromatherapy, sleepy time tea, and affirmations

I woke up cranky this morning, not enough sleep. I am finding ways to sleep at night. I go through this whole ritual at night and some nights are just like last night, where I sleep about three hours. 

I use aromotherapy here is one of my favorite sleep recipes.

Aromatherapy Recipe for Insomnia and Trouble Sleeping

Aromathearpy for InsomniaAromatherapy cannot cure insomnia or its root cause, but using calming and relaxing essential oils before your intended bedtime can potentially help you fall asleep faster and stay asleep until your intended wake-up time. Of course, if you have an ongoing, serious sleep disorder, you should see your health professional to discuss your situation and gain treatment for the root cause of your insomnia.

If you suffer from occasional insomnia or sleep distubances, read the extensive Aromatherapy for Insomnia article and try the Insomnia Aromatherapy Recipe shown below.

Insomnia Aromatherapy Recipe

Ingredients:

10 drops Roman Chamomile

5 drops Clary Sage

5 drops Bergamot

Directions:

Blend the oils well in a clean dark-colored glass bottle. Add 1-2 drops to a tissue and place inside your pillow to aid you in falling asleep. 

If you prefer to make a diffuser blend that you enjoy during the hour before bedtime, make a blend with a ratio of 2 drops Roman Chamomile to 1 drop Clary Sage to 1 drop Bergamot and add to your diffuser.

Lavender Oil can also help provide relaxation and drowsiness, but using more than 1-2 drops can have the opposite effect.

Recipe for sleepy time tea Homemade Sleepy Tea Ingredients: 4 parts chamomile flowers 1 part callendula flowers 1/2 part dandelion pinch of lavender Directions: I steep this and serve it with a little honey and lemon. 5 Bedtime Affirmations to Never Forget Saying before Sleep Here are my 5 top bedtime affirmations that immediately wash away tension and trying to control. 1. I have done my part for today, now I let God do his part. 2. I have earned my REST for tonight, I deserve to sleep soundly. 3. I have put my LOVE into all my deeds, now I give myself permission to sleep soundly and go quickly into REM sleep. 4. I have used KINDNESS in all my thoughts. 5. I close this day with PURE JOY and now drift into SOUND ASLEEP. Join our community and receive 20% off everything on the site