Dear Quiet

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Well, I had goals for this year, but something has jumped to the top of the list. That is: Sleep Better.

Or at least, sleep at all! Two nights ago, I laid in bed with anxiety and couldn’t get to sleep. Anytime I’d start to doze off, my body would jerk awake, my heart would pound, and I’d be… wide awake.

This happened for HOURS, until I sort of fell asleep at 3:30am. And woke up at 6am.

This is the second time this has happened this year. As in, the second time this has happened in about 5 days.

Not good.

I’m going to have to start taking my sleep hygiene seriously. I only recently heard the term “sleep hygiene,” but it means:

Sleep Hygiene = “a set of healthy habits, behaviors, and environmental factors that promote consistent, quality sleep, helping you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer.”

I suppose excitement before bed is no longer an option for me. And I’m not talking about going dancing or drinking (I’m a mom to a little one, after all!), but even just watching TV on my phone. Guess that’s done.

I can always:

• Knit and listen to an audiobook.
• Journal.
• Do some light stretches.
• Take a long bath.
• Fix my hair and listen to quiet music.
• Read.

Not the most exciting, but I guess that’s the point. Maybe if I get better sleep, I can leave the more fun parts of life for during the day.

I did get very good sleep last night, so that’s good.

Yesterday was a strange hazy mess of confusion, but I’m all right now. I feel sharp, rested, and ready for the day!

Take care,
Dear Quiet

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