Sleeeppp... Blogmas Day 2

All I want for Christmas is sleep! I have no idea why I'm so tired, but it's probably something to do with the horrible gloomy weather we've been having in England.



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Sleep is so important, for our brains, staying healthy, and looking nice! It's a time for us to replenish our energy and relax. Some of us find it harder than others, but, let's be honest, every teenager loves sleep. Personally, I've been experiencing nightmares quite often recently, which make me tired, which makes me stressed, which makes me... and so on. So I've been reading up on some top tips on getting a good night's sleep.

1. Make your sleeping area somewhere you feel happy to sleep in. Make your bed cosy, but not too warm, and make sure that you have space to stretch out. It seems obvious, but make sure that your room is dark enough, and warm enough to drift you off. Also, make sure you invest in a decent mattress; you'll spend a lot of time on it, so make sure it's right for you.
2. Remove technology. This is probably one of the hardest steps, especially for teenagers who are attached to their phones, but Instagram and Facebook will still be there in the morning. Turn off devices, or leave them outside the room because the blue light from the screens will trick your brain into thinking it's day, waking you up again.
3. Relax and unwind long before bedtime. Providing that you get all of your work done and aren't too busy, try your hardest to rest and calm down about an hour before you sleep to give your chance some time to switch off. You could do a pamper session, read, or listen to music, as long as you aren't doing strenuous or energetic activities.
4. Get everything off your mind. You can't switch off if your mind's racing full of things to do the next day. Write down a list so you don't try to remember things during sleep time, and make sure everything is done for the day.
5. If you still struggle to sleep... try a couple of drops of calming lavender oil on your pillow (not too much though else it'll have the opposite effect), or try sleep pills. If you have insomnia, it's probably worth looking into your condition and speaking to a professional about it. It will be worth it in the end when you wake up replenished with beautifully glowing skin!

Thank you for reading blogmas day 2, and I will (probably) write again tomorrow! Bye!
Milly x