INSOMNIA | SLEEPLESSNESS

'I release the stress of my day & drift off into deep, refreshing sleep.'

Many factors can make insomnia a real nightmare, from stress and physical pain to inconsistent sleep patterns and environmental issues like being too hot or too cold. If you're like most, 7-9 hours of shut-eye is the goal – but how to get it? Ambient lighting and uncomfortable room temperature can be adjusted, but for a really good night's sleep, try these remedies.

AMETHYST - Pop in your earbuds, grab a naturally cleansed and juiced up piece of amethyst, and get ready to get your zzz's! About an hour before your bedtime, step away from backlit screens like tablets, laptops, and smartphones. Then, cue up some soft music and embark on a 20-minute journey through a relaxing activity like light reading. After, draw yourself a bath loaded with aromatic bath salts and soak up the serenity for 10 minutes. Next, perch in your bedroom, illuminated by soft, subtle lighting, and clasp your amethyst in your non-dominant hand. As you inhale, repeat the word "relax" to yourself with each exhale. Follow this meditation for 10 minutes, then slip under the sheets and place your rock under your pillow. If you're still struggling to find slumber, take a few moments to complete a progressive relaxation technique.

MOONSTONE - Pop a moonstone on your bedside nightstand and let its magical energy work its peace-inducing mojo so you can get your beauty sleep.

MEDITATION - At night, use progressive relaxation & mindfulness to clear your head of all those worries and promote peace and stillness in your body. Lay with your eyes closed, breathing naturally and deeply. Starting with your feet, with every breath out, imagine all the tension leaving that area, leaving it fully tranquil. Move up your body, one part at a time, not getting held up on any thoughts that come up. Notice the thought, let it go, and move on – no need to get stuck. Upon reaching your head, rest calmly until you nod off to dreamland.