Good sleep is as important to our physical and mental health as food and water, but it may not be a priority for some. In this growing and ever-transforming age of technology, it’s become harder to put our screens away and focus on what’s best for us.
That’s why we asked our Healthline team about their sleep routines and favorite accessories to help them get that beauty rest.
*Spoiler alert: Only two of them have to do with a phone.*
Take a look at our editor’s picks, and see how you can build up and strengthen your nighttime routine.
Quick note about CBD
The CBD products we list here are broad spectrum, meaning they contain little to no THC. Research on CBD is constantly growing and evolving, but early results suggest that it may help with
If you’re considering trying CBD, make sure to research the brand and go over any medications you take to see if they may have any side effects. You can also talk with a doctor to see if CBD could be the right treatment for you.
Building a sleep routine that excites you for bed can help you ease into a more comfortable state of mind. Whether it’s accessories, meditations, stories, CBD, or something else, as long as it works for you, it’s perfect.
Try to wind down from electronics before you wind down for bed. Most of the editors who contributed to this article had that scheduled into their routine. Lots of folks also embedded reading into their routine, one citing reading as magic (which it kind of is).
It doesn’t have to be perfect and can constantly change, but having a routine can help release your mind from the stress of the day.
Wishing you the sweetest of dreams and the best of sleep!