Oh the life changing magic of sleep, something all of us need and most of us aren’t getting enough of. Something most little ones put off each day while most adults can’t wait for! Sleep is a sweet, beautiful, crucial part of our health.
Did you know that 1 in 3 adults is getting less than the required amount of sleep each day? Or that you need to physically be in your bed for one hour longer than the amount of sleep you need? That means for 8 hours of sleep, you need to actually be in your bed for 9 hours.
Our bodies need sleep to function physically, to make decisions, to focus on tasks at hand, to manage our emotions, to handle all the day can throw at us! Think about a toddler who has missed his or her nap. They are grumpy, overwhelmed by small things, and intolerant of mistakes or anything that isn’t just right. Our adult brains feel the same way with a lack of sleep!
There are often legitimate reasons we don’t sleep well or enough, and when sleep is elusive, it can be frustrating. Luckily, there is a lot we can do to support our bodies and minds in this area!
Favorite Oils & Blends for Sleep:
- Lavender: The original sleep herb, Lavender is like a warm, safe embrace from someone you love. Its aroma invites you to release tension, calm your mind, and relax your body. Lavender is a great base for creating your custom diffuser blend when it comes to sleep! Lavender has been used for its calming and relaxing properties for centuries! It has been put into pillows and mattresses, wrapped up with clothes, added to handkerchiefs (hello, diffusers) and used in aromatherapy for sleep and relaxation.
- Stress Away: Sniff your stress away with this calming, soothing blend! The oils in Stress Away help the body release tension and inflammation, ground the mind and emotions, and process the anxious thoughts that are keeping you awake. Many people like to layer Stress Away with other sleep and emotional support oils!
- Tranquil: This blend of Lavender, Roman Chamomile and Cedarwood creates a calming, serene and peaceful feeling whenever you need it. It’s a wonderful tool for helping the mind and body release the stress and worries of the day and settle into restful sleep.
- RutaVaLa: This blend contains Rue, Lavender and Valerian (for more oomph!), and is a heavy hitter when it comes to sweet sleep. It has a reputation for its “interesting” aroma, but it is 100% worth it for the results you get! Apply it to the bottoms of your feet and cover with socks if you don’t want to diffuse it!