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Sleep is so important for optimal wellbeing and vitality. It affects our energy, our mood, our appetite, our emotions and how we show up the next day.<\/p>\n

At Forme Spa, we\u2019re all about take time for yourself and making sure you give back to you. Sleep is such a crucial element to get right. We\u2019ve listed a few tips and tricks to optimise your sleep in order to feel your absolute best.<\/p>\n

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  1. Schedule in wind-down time.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    After a busy day with appointments, meetings, to-do lists, errands and the rest \u2013 a great way to set yourself up for a good night\u2019s sleep is to make sure you allow for time beforehand to gently wind down. What relaxes you? This is the time to slow down and shift your state into gentler territory. Do you like to take a warm bath? Do you have a relaxing skincare routine? Do you enjoy listening to music? Do you enjoy reading? Find what works for you and set some time aside to help shift you into relax mode.<\/p>\n

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    1. Consider your environment<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Elements that make up your sleeping environment can positively or negatively influence your quality of sleep. What\u2019s the temperature like? Is it cool enough, or is too warm? Is your bed comfortable? Is your pillow right for you, or do you wake with a stiff neck? Is your room dark enough, or is it lit by all your flashing tech devices while you attempt to sleep? Take all of these elements into consideration and make adjustments if you can to get your sleeping environment in tip top shape.<\/p>\n

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      1. Cell phones and blue light<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        If there\u2019s something that\u2019s going to keep you on high alert (while you\u2019re meant to be sleeping deeply) it\u2019s the constant beeping, flashing, vibrating and bright light from your cell phone. Do yourself a favour, switch your phone to ‘night mode’ from 6pm onwards (goodbye blue light.) Try to put your phone away an hour before you plan to sleep. Lastly, switch it onto ‘flight mode’ and ‘do not disturb’ to avoid a pesky notification in the middle of the night.<\/p>\n

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        1. Avoid caffeine 8 hours before you plan to sleep<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          If you have trouble drifting off to sleep and find yourself thinking about your to-do list and upcoming plans, take a look at your caffeine intake and timing. If you can refrain from having any caffeine in your system for 8 hours before sleeping \u2013 that\u2019s ideal. Think beyond coffee too \u2013 green tea, black tea and dark chocolate also contain caffeine and can keep you stimulated when you want to be winding down. Opt for an evening herbal tea, rather than a caffeinated alternative.<\/p>\n

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          1. Take your mind off it<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Can\u2019t get something off your mind? So much so that it\u2019s keeping you up at night? Focus on something else before you hit the pillow. Try listening to an interesting podcast, or reading a book to turn your attention to something completely different and to switch up your thoughts. If you\u2019re up for it, meditation can be hugely beneficial too for processing your thoughts and headspace.<\/p>\n

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            Get your beauty sleep! Even if you’ve experienced a stressful day, or things just don’t seem to be going your way – it’s amazing how rejuvenating a good nights rest can be for both your mind and body.<\/p>\n

            Looking for a few treatment products to add into your wind-down routine?\u00a0We’re rounding out this blog with our top three dream time essentials:<\/p>\n