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Back to Routine

Alanna Keren

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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UWindsor chapter.

Now that exams are over, we can finally get back to a normal routine. There will be no more late nights writing papers or studying. Now is the time to catch up on sleep. But how do we do that? Arianna Huffington has started a #SleepRevolution. She has written a book, come up with some tips, and put together a sleep kit in order to help us get back to routine and keep that routine even in the busiest times next year.  Here are her sleep tips:

ARIANNA HUFFINGTON’S 12 TIPS FOR BETTER SLEEP

  1. Keep your bedroom dark, quiet, and cool (between 60 and 67 degrees).

  2. No electronic devices starting 30 minutes before bedtime.

  3. Don’t charge your phone next to your bed. Even better: gently escort all devices completely out of your bedroom.

  4. No caffeine after 2 p.m.

  5. Remember, your bed is for sleep and sex only—no work!

  6. Sorry, Mr. Snuffles: No pets on the bed.

  7. Take a hot bath with Epsom salts before bed to help calm your mind and body.

  8. Pajamas, nightdresses, and even special T-shirts send a sleep-friendly message to your body. If you wore it to the gym, don’t wear it to bed.

  9. Do some light stretching, deep breathing, yoga, or meditation to help your body and your mind transition to sleep.

  10. When reading in bed, make it a real book or an e-reader that does not emit blue light. And make sure it is not work-related: novels, poetry, philosophy, anything but work.

  11. Ease yourself into sleep mode by drinking some chamomile or lavender tea.

  12. Before bed, write a list of what you are grateful for. It’s a great way to make sure your blessings get the closing scene of the night.

 

Her Sleep Kit includes some awesome products to help you sleep better. It includes:

 

  1. A Cooling Pillow

This pillow helps regulate the temperature and keeps you cool so it is easier to sleep.

      2.A Mug

As Arianna Huffington suggests in her tips, tea is a great way to calm down before bed. Use this mug to drink you favourite tea before bed.

      3. A Sleep Mask

Using a sleep mask will help keep light out of your eyes as well as get your body into a routine. Your body will adjust to the fact that when you put the mask on, it’s time for sleep. This will lead to falling asleep easier.

      4. A Scented Grapefruit Candle

The relaxing scent of this candle will help calm your mind and body before bed.

      5. The Sleep Revolution Book

Arianna Huffington’s book would be a great, relaxing read before bed. It will also tell you why sleep is so important and how you can sleep easier and better.

 

By following these tips and using this kit, you can break your bad habits, get back into a good sleep routine, and keep your sleep routine throughout the next school year.

 

 

Alanna Keren

UWindsor '20

Alanna is currently a 1st year student at the University of Windsor pursuing a degree in Education. She graduated from the University of WIndsor with double major in English and French in 2018. She was Co-CC/Editior in Chief of HCUWindsor from 2015-2018 and is now the Tresaurer and Guidance Counsellor. She is a figure skater and loves to get in some extra ice time in her free time. Her favourite animal is a polar bear and her favourite colour is purple. She love sparkles. Her clothing style is girly and kind of dressy. Sparkly make-up and big earrings are a big part of her look. When she is not doing homework, working at her job at Tootsies Shoe Store, coaching figure skating, or writing for Her Campus, she likes decorating cakes and cupcakes and hanging out with friends.