Sleeping
in the autumn season is considered the best time to sleep better. As the
seasons change, the sleep cycle gets affected. Yet, it is only one factor for
the sleep cycle to change. The other factors are changes in eating habits,
hormonal fluctuations, and room temperatures. However, sleeping in the autumn
season takes time to adjust especially if you slept late during the summer
nights.
It is recommended
to modify your bedroom each time the season changes. Decorate your bedroom with
seasonal items to get in the mood for the holidays. Also, use colors that make
you feel inspired and look forward to the weather changes. Make sure your room
is not too cluttered with unnecessary items. Sometimes adding seasonal
blankets, decorated pillows, or seasonal artwork is all you need to be in the
holiday spirit.
If your room gets
too dark during the autumn and winter season, you might want to use a sleep
mask instead of blackout curtains. There are other options such as
room-darkening curtains that are not too heavy to hang on your windows. Sheer
privacy window curtains might help bring some natural light to your room. If
you have allergies during this season, it is recommended to sleep on your back
with a comfortable pillow. Make sure your pillow is elevated and hypoallergenic.
Dust your room
frequently. Use an air purifier. Take a shower one or two hours before going to
sleep. Get an allergy test at your medical clinic to know what you are allergic
to. Massage your hands, legs, and feet before going to sleep.
Apply a mandarin
essential oil blend with lavender to help you feel relaxed before going to
sleep. If you cannot sleep due to pain, use cedarwood essential oil blend with
cypress essential oil. Cypress essential oil might help alleviate your muscle
pain. Blend your essential oils with sweet almond oil, coconut oil, or another
carrier oil. Another option is to use sandalwood oil with jojoba oil to prepare
your body and mind for sleep.
Assess a small
area on your skin before applying it all over your body. Using oils can help
you stay warm during the chilly weather months. Yet, if you struggle to sleep
because of hot flashes, night sweats, or your room is too warm; You can apply
lotions that have a cooling sensation. Make a lotion blend with essential oils
such as Palmarosa, Spearmint, Eucalyptus, Lime, or Peppermint. Use a pillow
with a cooling material to help you sleep.
Purchase cooling
blankets. If you feel afraid or nervous before going to sleep, write in a sleep
diary or journal. Relax with seasonal autumn-scented lotions such as pumpkin,
ginger, vanilla, or cinnamon. Think about a relaxing place before going to
sleep as you breathe deeply and slowly. Here are websites with more tips to
sleep throughout the autumn season.
Allergies-Post Nasal Drip:
https://www.webmd.com/allergies/postnasal-drip
Fall Time Change and How to Adjust Your Sleep for the Winter:
https://sleepeducation.org/fall-time-change-and-how-to-adjust-your-sleep-for-the-winter/
Autumn Sleep Tips We Swear By at Wake Fit:
https://www.wakefit.co/blog/autumn-sleep-tips-we-swear-by-at-wakefit/
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