LET’S BE REAL
Whether you’re a stay at home mama or a #bossbabe at the office, we all need our rest!
We know what we’re supposed to do, right? Have a normal sleep routine including a consistent bedtime and at least 8 hours of sleep each night. No phones, tablets, or screens of any kind within a couple hours of bedtime.
Let’s be real though - it can be TOUGH sticking to the things we know are best! Whether we just need an hour to ourselves to scroll social media or catch up on our favorite NOT kid-friendly show or to finish a project that we didn’t get all the way through at work, sleep schedules and no screens before bedtime aren’t always realistic for today’s modern woman.
Here are 5 things that you can easily work into your schedule that can help you to catch some Zs in today’s busy world.
SUPPLEMENTS
Young Living has two supplements that we use occasionally for sleep: Sleep Essence and ImmuPro. Young Living takes great care in choosing the natural ingredients used in their supplements and these are both infused with essential oils, adding an extra layer of support for our bodies and minds.
SleepEssence and ImmuPro both contain melatonin, which helps to promote sleep. The big difference between SleepEssence and ImmuPro is that ImmuPro includes ingredients that also help to support the immune system. We don’t take these supplements every night - we take them when we’re traveling and need to get to bed early/want to overcome jet lag or if we have to wake up earlier for a special occasion since I’m a night owl!
RELAXING BATH SALTS
Sometimes, we just need to unwind after a long day. Try one of these relaxing bath salt recipes to make your worries melt away before bedtime. Mix ingredients and let bath salts sit for at least a couple of hours before using. You can also make a large batch and use over a week or month. Remember to drink plenty of water before, during, and after your bath.
Epsom Salt Base:
1/2 cup unscented Epsom salt
1/8 cup baking soda
Essential Oil Combinations (5 - 10 drops total)
Lavender + Eucalyptus Globulus (smells like a spa)
PanAway + Peppermint (ease sore muscles)
Stress Away + Copaiba
REST & RELAX LINEN SPRAY
This relaxing linen spray is great for kids and adults alike. Spray sheets, pillows, and/or stuffed animals before bed for a relaxing scent that will take you away to dream land. Shake well before using.
Spray Base:
1 oz. water
1 oz. witch hazel
2 oz. bottle
Essential Oil Combinations (15-30 drops total)
Seedlings Calm + Gentle Baby
Lavender + Tangerine
Frankincense + Citrus Fresh
SWEET DREAMS ROLLER
We absolutely love rollers in our family! They’re a great way to apply oils and take them on the go. We usually bring our diffuser with us when we travel, but if you don’t have your diffuser with you, a roller can be amazing for falling asleep.
Sweet Dreams Roller: Add 20 drops Lavender and 10 drops Cedarwood to a 10 mL roller bottle. Top off with your favorite carrier oil (we love Young Living’s V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex). Roll on the bottoms of your feet and over your inner wrists before laying down to go to bed. Simple, right?
Young Living also has some pre-made rollers that are amazing for sleep - including Tranquil, Valor, Stress Away, RutaVaLa, and Peace & Calming!
PEACEFUL DIFFUSER COMBOS
Last but not least, let’s talk about our FAVORITE sleep support - diffusing our oils! Diffusing is what works best for our family for sleep; not only do we all sleep great, our rooms smell great and we all get the benefits of the oils we use!
Essential Oils + Combinations
Peace & Calming (we diffuse this in our kids’ room every single night)
Frankincense + Release (helps to let go of something you’re upset about that is making it hard to fall asleep)
Stress Away + Valor (if you’re facing something that requires courage, this can help you rest)
Peace & Calming + Lavender + Valor (ultimate relaxation)