tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post6908397914072985670..comments2024-03-11T06:22:36.107+00:00Comments on angloyankophile: 5 Tips and Tricks For The Best Sleep EverAngloyankophilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13798135990583648390noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-31646373310338467852016-12-04T16:56:49.696+00:002016-12-04T16:56:49.696+00:00I am a significant gentle sleeper also it requires...I am a significant gentle sleeper also it requires me personally some time in order to rest therefore happening social networking truly does not assist, I am attempting to cease this!Back pain mattresshttp://whymattress.com/best-mattress-for-back-pain-buying-guide/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-87500535015582070472016-11-02T12:13:36.446+00:002016-11-02T12:13:36.446+00:00I'm with you on the already-made bed. It's...I'm with you on the already-made bed. It's just one of those little things that only take a minute in the morning, but make any bed-time routine so luxurious... A bit like staying in a hotel. <br />x Sandra <a href="http://cakeandwhisky.com" rel="nofollow">Cake + Whisky</a>Sandrahttp://cakeandwhisky.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-27793641320108983392016-08-23T13:47:56.794+01:002016-08-23T13:47:56.794+01:00I bought 8 on Amazon which will last me two years ...I bought 8 on Amazon which will last me two years (!!!) and they only came out to about £3.80 each cause I had a voucher. Not too bad! Just so long as it lasts that long. :DSorcha MacKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13318195311351040147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-15453231061385070012016-08-15T13:22:43.840+01:002016-08-15T13:22:43.840+01:00HAHA! I love that you love it! I find it so relaxi...HAHA! I love that you love it! I find it so relaxing to brush my teeth now! Downside: the brush heads are SO expensive. :( Angloyankophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13798135990583648390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-73135200782235367162016-08-15T13:21:32.851+01:002016-08-15T13:21:32.851+01:00Let me know if you find a good one, Maggie! I love...Let me know if you find a good one, Maggie! I love the Liberty eye shades (though I know they're a splurge) but I think Aroma Home (or something of a similar name - I can't remember and I'm too lazy to look it up on Amazon!) make some really nice ones that are filled with lavender. The straps are padded with silky fabric, which are gentle on the back of your head and don't leave a mark on your hair!Angloyankophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13798135990583648390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-67462114308323084572016-08-15T13:15:06.186+01:002016-08-15T13:15:06.186+01:00Just reporting back to say I LOVE THAT TOOTHBRUSH ...Just reporting back to say I LOVE THAT TOOTHBRUSH SO MUCH. It's so gentle on my gums and so soothingly quiet. True convert. Plus it's gorgeous in my bathroom... not that that should matter, but still.Sorcha MacKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13318195311351040147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-43918893749405670632016-08-14T06:54:47.510+01:002016-08-14T06:54:47.510+01:00Such great tips! I've been struggling with sle...Such great tips! I've been struggling with sleep lately so I will try some of these out. I completely agree re your social media point - it's important not to go online as you're getting into bed otherwise your brain starts whizzing at 100 miles an hour. I'm definitely going to try a silk eye shade - I've tried none silk ones before and have found them a little irritating but will definitely give this tip another go! xxMaggie - Planes & Champagnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12738520961123965446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-88063771441191349022016-08-12T17:43:36.089+01:002016-08-12T17:43:36.089+01:00An eye shade really helps! I'd recommend one t...An eye shade really helps! I'd recommend one that's silk, if possible, as they're really light and you can barely feel them ... if they slip off in the middle of the night, you won't be disturbed. I'm the same with social media - I check it at soon as I wake up as well, which is so bad, especially if I wake up early on the weekends! xAngloyankophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13798135990583648390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-6058018817305394182016-08-12T17:38:58.783+01:002016-08-12T17:38:58.783+01:00Nice. I wish I can get a long sleep as needed. Alt...Nice. I wish I can get a long sleep as needed. Although I tried a lot, but until now I always wake up 3-5 times while sleeping. But after reading your post, I think I should try one more time. Thank you a lotLaurie J. Rivenbarkhttp://newbetterhealth.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-5195428345166431572016-08-11T19:22:21.159+01:002016-08-11T19:22:21.159+01:00I hope you like that toothbrush! I absolutely love...I hope you like that toothbrush! I absolutely love mine, and even John's convinced. "Sleep hygiene" is such an interesting concept - I like the sound of that! I need to work on not looking at my phone ... so hard!Angloyankophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13798135990583648390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-67887785346723139862016-08-11T19:20:48.625+01:002016-08-11T19:20:48.625+01:00I think just making one of those changes would be ...I think just making one of those changes would be really helpful, Carolann - maybe just the bed making? See how it goes! I'm really bad at making my bed and, in fact, the other night, I only made it a few minutes before we got in! But it still made a difference ... sometimes I go one step further and iron my sheets and pillowcases ... the ultimate!Angloyankophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13798135990583648390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-29535804360580601772016-08-11T19:18:08.062+01:002016-08-11T19:18:08.062+01:00I'd be interested to see what you think of the...I'd be interested to see what you think of the podcast, Nano! John said it was too funny so he couldn't sleep to it. Ha! Real reading before bed is also great! I end up losing my place in books because I doze off and it just falls to the floor. I love falling asleep while reading on vacations! It feels so indulgent. Hmm ... I wonder what would help with restful sleep! Maybe you have too much on your mind?! xoxoAngloyankophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13798135990583648390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-36275937208721796742016-08-11T19:16:01.933+01:002016-08-11T19:16:01.933+01:00My husband struggles a lot with sleeping and gets ...My husband struggles a lot with sleeping and gets annoyed that I can drop off so easily. That is so sweet that your husband brushes your hair!!! Mine will sometimes dry my hair for me while I flop off the edge of the bed, haha! I hope the yoga helps a little bit ... it makes me feel all nice and physically relaxed when I climb into bed.Angloyankophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13798135990583648390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-55058716474522428962016-08-11T15:04:35.468+01:002016-08-11T15:04:35.468+01:00Fear not, I've just impulse bought that toothb...Fear not, I've just impulse bought that toothbrush after reading this. My current one is so loud and it makes my whole head vibrate which is not pleasant - it was time to invest in something nice.<br /><br />I talked a lot about "sleep hygiene" with my doctors cause I'm a rubbish sleeper and lots of these points are things that I'm trying to do. Audio books, making the bed, a little stretching before bed - I have physio exercises to do anyway - are so helpful!<br /><br />But the biggie has been keeping my phone and iPad away from the bed. So difficult but it really does work so well.Sorcha MacKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13318195311351040147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-2991352658164883282016-08-10T23:33:51.982+01:002016-08-10T23:33:51.982+01:00I never make my bed and my husband and I are alway...I never make my bed and my husband and I are always on our phones before bed..... which is not only bad for us, for our time together, but I know how bad it is for sleeping. And he is a terrible sleeper! After reading this I am going to start trying to get off the phones before bed and actually make my bed. I always thought making the bed was a waste of time but if it helps us sleep better I'll try it!Carolann Chambershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08557921247818586346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-47350832383779409602016-08-10T06:40:26.441+01:002016-08-10T06:40:26.441+01:00These are some handy tips Jamie, thanks for sharin...These are some handy tips Jamie, thanks for sharing. I'm particularly intrigued by the podcast, I saw you mention it on Twitter too. I'll definitely give it a try if I have trouble falling asleep. Like you, I'm typically good at passing out. Admittedly, scrolling through my social media has more than once ruined my sleep so I try to stay away from my phone when in bed (doesn't always happen, but I try). My best insomnia remedy is very old school - reading real (not kindle) book. It has never failed to put me to sleep. Although what I really struggle with lately is the quality of sleep. For example, last night I slept for eight and a half hours straight, but hardly woke up filling tired, as if I never slept! Not sure how to "cure" that. xoxo, nanoNano @ #TravelWithNanoBhttp://www.travelwithnanob.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-20524636307137211132016-08-09T17:12:06.798+01:002016-08-09T17:12:06.798+01:00I'm always inherently jealous of those 'be...I'm always inherently jealous of those 'before my head hits the pillow' types. I struggle to nod off, wake up regularly and am up with the lark without fail. An aside: I don't know anyone who says 'up with the lark' in the real world. <br /><br />An eye mask was a complete game changer for me, blocking out that bit of light has helped me stay asleep much longer, until my body feels like waking in fact. I do need to do more before bed though, I sometimes go through a short meditation on YouTube, they can be incredibly relaxing. I'm a big fan of the pre-bed bath too. I guess in the same way as the teeth brushing I do get a lot of relaxation out of hair brushing before bed. Even better if the husband gives in and does mine for me (rarely I hasten to add)! <br /><br />I do like the idea of yoga before bed, so thanks for that suggestion. The idea of wringing out the toil of the day is a lovely one. <br /><br /><br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15005905506155073351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-19687083702922801672016-08-09T16:38:48.615+01:002016-08-09T16:38:48.615+01:00Oh my gosh - SO looking up that Breathe app; thank...Oh my gosh - SO looking up that Breathe app; thank you for the recommendation! Maxine from WeLoveHome said she uses a lavender linen spray before bedtime ... I'm definitely thinking of incorporating some kind of lavender into my routine!Angloyankophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13798135990583648390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-67442438723119446982016-08-09T16:36:21.241+01:002016-08-09T16:36:21.241+01:00Jaime! first, rushing over to the White Company ri...Jaime! first, rushing over to the White Company right now (and hoping you were referring to those grey pillows in the first picture...GORGEOUS.<br /><br />Two tips I have to add: <br />First, lavender! I have a lavender sleep balm by Badger Balm that I keep by my bed and take with me wherever I travel. I put it everywhere (wrists, under my nose, temples, ON my lips, around my eyes, wherever). It has a light scent and is very moisturizing and helps me nod off faster. I also own a huge bottle of lavender essential oil (Amazon has the best prices Ive found (Majestic Pure lavender Essential Oil, Therapeutic Grade) that I put on my rug, pillows, and eye mask which essentially drugs me into a lavender-induced sleep.<br />Second, similar to your breathing exercises, I have a meditation app called Breathe. There is a specific meditation called 'Falling Asleep' that I listen to while laying down (in no proper meditation pose) with my sleep mask on. It helps to calm my mind. I like the 'Welcoming the Day' one as well, which I listen to when I wake up before getting out of bed when Im feeling particularly anxious about the day.pnrylandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02888924575883633510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-34084112692881266122016-08-09T09:51:31.925+01:002016-08-09T09:51:31.925+01:00Ah ... that will do it, Angie! Whenever I check In...Ah ... that will do it, Angie! Whenever I check Instagram or Twitter right before bed, I end up being awake for HOURS, even if I feel perfectly relaxed!Angloyankophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13798135990583648390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-19011457831116010922016-08-09T09:45:25.460+01:002016-08-09T09:45:25.460+01:00I'm so guilty of being on social media before ...I'm so guilty of being on social media before bedtime and I'm not a great sleeper!Angie SilverSpoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09188385390021003157noreply@blogger.com