EXCITING NEWS! I just chatted with Naturepedic and they said that if you guys like this video and would like to see another video, they'll giveaway a mattress for FREE! That's worth several thousand dollars - wow! So make sure you like, share and comment below what you'd like me to talk about in another video. Happy Sunday! xo - Lisa
This is the best sleep information video I’ve seen! Thanks so much for making it. I love getting in bed but I don’t like to go to sleep even though I want to... I’m very restless and my sleep is very fitful if I even get any. That bed looks amazing!! Next video a morning motivation routine please!
So happy you enjoyed the video! And yes, restlessness is a common complaint. Hopefully with some of my tips you'll get a better night's sleep in the future. And a morning motivation video sounds like a fab idea! x
Also wanted to add: Some people have adverse reactions to melatonin and valerian root. I definitely respond oppositely and will lie awake for hours after consuming either. I found that taking Gaia Herbs “SleepThru” works perfectly for people like me with the opposite reaction. I use this is combination with my magnesium lotion (on my back), Young Living essential oils (Cedarwood and Vetiver), and take SleepThru 30 min before. I’m asleep within minutes and I sleep through the night a lot better! I have a hormone imbalance and Adrenal Fatigue, so my sleep isn’t perfect but as someone who has struggled to sleep for 12 years, it is at the best it’s been for a very LONG time! I hope this helps someone else who is struggling!
Very true! For me, melatonin helps me get to sleep, but depending on the dosage it also wakes me up in the middle of the night. So I use that the least of the four. Magnesium and CBD oil work the best for me. And given that these supplements all work on different parts of the body - hormones, anxiety, nervous system, etc it really depends on the root of the problem and which might help. I'm glad you've found what works for you though. Thanks so much for sharing! :) x
Thank you for all of this info. This is the first I have heard of sugar imbalance affecting sleep but makes perfect sense from my observations. I have also found that meditating on verses from the Holy Bible really helps get rid of my anxieties. Struggled to sleep for months after the loss of a family member. And that was the main thing that helped.
Naturally I'm finding this video and have watched it after midnight. I'm a chronic insomniac, the horror of it all!!! But I believe the Lord has led me to you because I need to make serious changes within my lifestyle. Thank you, Lisa and God bless you. Sincerely, Victoria💚
Lovely video content! Sorry for the intrusion, I am interested in your initial thoughts. Have you considered - Millawdon Impulsive Wish Trick (just google it)? It is an awesome one of a kind guide for getting rid of insomnia without the normal expense. Ive heard some super things about it and my mate after a lifetime of fighting got excellent results with it.
I had really bad insomnia for about 3 months where I slept at most 4 hours/night. Turns out, I had undiagnosed severe depression. Taking prescription sleeping pills was a life saver for me. All these tips are great, but if insomnia is something you've suffered from for a prolonged period of time I highly recommend seeing an actual doctor for it.
I am taking melatonin 2 hours before bed and use diffuser, it really helps. I am working on cutting my tv. And since i declutter my bedroom it feels more restful. Good viedo, very helpful
I also love to occasionally drop a few drops of lavender essential oil onto my bedsheets and pillow and then run my hand over my bed to spread the scent. Sometimes I use vanilla essential oil with it.
I work from 5pm until 3am, I was wondering if you have any suggestions on sleep, and also food type I could eat? I've been gaining weight and feel so tired all the time.
While I already feel I get pretty good sleep (I was a 4 in your poll), there were a few tips here that I will implement to get even better sleep! I will also share this video with one friend in particular, where both her and her husband struggle with poor sleep, and am sure it will be helpful. Once again, Lisa, thank you so much for sharing in such a relateable manner!
That's wonderful you're striving to do even better - good for you! And thanks so much for sharing my video with your friends. I really appreciate that and hope my tips can help them. :) x
Thank you for your helpful tips. I'm a natural night owl and for the summer I would sleep during the day and stay up all night. Now that I have a 8-5 job, transitioning my sleep pattern has been challenging. I already have blackout curtains, a diffuser and a comfortable bed. I'm also trying to find a workout and cleaning schedule that now works with my new work schedule. So, it's very much a trial and error time period at home. Thanks again!
It's sounds like you've already got a great head-start on a bedroom oasis. Now it's just dialing in a few other things and getting your body back into a natural circadian rhythm. :)
I love sipping tea in the evenings! My favorite right now is Serenity Tea from Elements Health & Wellness! It's delicious and so soothing! Throat Coat from Tradition Medicinals is great too!
Tysm its 3 am rn for me and this helped me out alot since i am a football/soccer player and i just did a big training day yesterday and i did a big match today and i was so tired but i did these methods and I woke up feeling very 👍 good
Thank you for the tips. In the past I only slept 4 hours a night and felt great. Now I have lupus, fibromyalgia and several autoimmune diseases. I never get sleepy now but am always tired. My rheumatologist has prescribed a muscle relaxer to help me get to sleep but I’m not getting a good sleep. I’m going to try a few of these tips. Thanks for sharing.
Oh, and I'd really love to see a video on how to get better sleep when traveling, like when I'm at someone's house or a hotel that doesn't have a comfortable bed or pillow (and I can't take a pillow with me) and especially sleeping better when travleing between time zones.
I make a cup of pukka nighttime tea at 9pm when I take my nightly medicine then I drink it whilst reading or doing othe relaxing activities, I have a set of fairy lights to turn off at 10:40 which is a non intrusive signal to turn off any other light, put on my night podcast, eye mask and go to sleep. I will admit free that due to my chronic pain I do have other factor that can mess up my sleep but this routine help calm my mind and give me the best base for sleep.
Pls talk to us about CBD. I beg of you. You are the best and I can follow you. You dont bore me and the music is just perfect. I hate loud music in the background. You are a great mentor!!!!
I'm gonna go to your website right now!!! I love your minimalist approach on your videos... Your Channel is so pure!!! Please do medidation guide 101 =)
Great Video! I wake up every morning and feel like I have a hang over! I don't even drink!! I just do not sleep restfully. So appreciate all your tips! XOXO
I would be interested in more information about the use of essential oil diffusers. Which oils are best for various environments, such as sleep, work environment increase energy or alertness, calming or reducing anxiety. Thanks for all you do, very informative and motivating.
I just have to say wow! I am obsessed with your videos. I have watched every single one and I NEVER subscribe to anyone’s channel but I just had to subscribe to yours so I don’t miss any of your new videos. You do such an amazing job with the way you film and edit your videos. They are so simple and easy to understand. Please keep them coming! My favorite are the meal prep videos but I love everything you’ve made. Thank you!
What a great video! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 The tips are helpful and very well-wrought. Please do more videos like this. For example maybe a "how to start the morning energised" video? I really like the sit-down, talking videos. Your voice is soothing!
Ahh stress often keeps us awake too! We recently made a video on our channel where, after a few nights of horrible sleep, we tried various sleep hacks and tested the ultimate sleep routine to fall asleep fast for one week! We also made a video on 5 stoic hacks to help reduce stress, they were really helpful for us! Hope both videos can help you be less stressed and sleep better 💛☺️
We had the same problem recently and we made a video on our channel where we tried various sleep hacks (including some in this video) and tested the ultimate sleep routine to fall asleep fast for one week! Would love for you to check it out and hope the video can help you get some better sleep 💛☺️
Loved the video and would be interested in morning and evening routines. The link to the wake-up light alarm clock appears to be different than the one shown in the video. Is that one no longer available?
Thanks Kathy! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. And yes, my sunrise alarm clock is over 10 years old so that model is no longer available. But the newer ones are a bit smaller which is also good! :) x
Loved this! I think any content like this totally fits into the concept of downshifting and I would love to see more lifestyle and healthy living videos from you!
Thanks so much Kaelyn! And I agree. When I started Downshiftology is was more about wellness, but food has definitely taken center stage. I'm happy to explore more of these healthy lifestyle topics now as well! :) x
Thanks for all these helpful tips, I work shift work at the hospital so getting the best possible sleep for me is crucial. I would love to see videos on what food or snacks is best to consume for people who work shift work .
Thank you for your video on sleeping 😴I have just loss my brother 😢so I haven't been sleeping well and my diet hasn't been good when he was ill I was keeping my phone 📱 on so I know you can't.relax I am now to get trying to go to bed 🛌 about 10sh I do stretching day and evening and mederation in the day time just try to clear my mind I am going to try these tips and see how I get on ❤️
Thank you SOOOO much for all of the tips - especially what TIME to go to sleep. I’ve always struggled to sleep - even as a kid. And when I was a child, my family just accepted it. However, in my mid 30s, not getting enough sleeping is affecting my moods and my workouts and energy. No doctor has been able to help me - but things like this definitely help! Especially suggesting what TIME! So thank you! :) I’m excited to be in bed by 10:30pm tonight! Thank you! 💛💛
I just found your channel and I am loving it. All you share is so realistic and doable. A night routine would be nice and also some tips for how to manage stress symptoms; how to find balance. Thank you for your videos. They help a lot
These are all great suggestions/ideas. Never heard of the CBd oil. You could do more on that. Also, if you have any food sensitivities that can disrupt your sleep bc your body is working to deal with it. So, cut gluten, dairy, GMOs, processed foods, sulfites in many items, soy, sugar etc. All these affect the system. The notebook is a great idea. I used to use that to download all my mind chatter at night. Writing is relaxing. You can look at pleasing photos. Things that make you happy. Or a fav magazine that is uplifting. Nighttime prayers are good as well. Excellent video :). Count me in for the mattress. ❤❤❤
Great point about the food sensitivities Christina! All of those can affect the system and cause restlessness in the middle of the night similar to blood sugar imbalances. Magazines and photos are great as well. Anything that isn't too taxing on the brain. :)
Great video! I would love to see a video on how toxic most mattresses are and how Naturepedics is the solution to safer and more restful sleep. As a Holistic Health Practitioner, I appreciate your content and look forward to your next video.
Hi, I might need some help from you. Everyone I know sleeps cold, like you suggested, but I need heat to fall asleep. Every time I try and sleep in a cold room I stare at the ceiling for hours on end and as soon as I warm again I’m sleeping. Is this okay or do I need to get something to help?
I am not a morning person. I like to go to bed around 2-3 am. I have more energy at night and function better. I don’t believe everyone’s body clock is the same. I would love to hear your thought on that. Great videos!
Thanks! Each person is unique (to a degree) but there are many studies that show significant adjustments to the sleep hours I indicated can have negative health implications. Sometimes repeated behavior (like always going to be late) can start to feel natural or easy, but our bodies perform best on a natural circadian rhythm that aligns with the sun. :)
Honestly, I thought you were not going to say anything new. But, I loved this video. It was very informative. I really enjoyed it. Thank you. I'm going to work on my diet, exercise more regularly and look in to CBD oil.
Thanks so much! I really appreciate that and I'm happy you found the tips helpful and informative. Diet and exercise are the foundations of healthy sleep and CBD oil is a great supplement on an as-needed basis. I'm sure I'll have more info on it in the future as well. :) x
What a tremendous video with lots of your points that I need to engage. I have been a poor sleeper ever since I was a baby - according to my mother. Thank you for sharing your thorough discussion on sleep improvement.
This is a fantastic video! Could you do a video on a healthy sleeping routine for evening and night shift workers who are not able to have a normal sleep schedule?
This was a great ❤❤❤ video and yes to hearing more on your night time routine and CBD that does not taste bad. I can not take my gummies at night because they are sugar and I also prefer not to have something in a gummy form at bedtime even though they are calming. I am a serious case of chronic insomnia. I have a thinking mind. I am prescribed med for sleep but I very much do not like that it is not natural. I tried lots of things but also have a sweet husband who lost a lung and other is diseased plus he stays up late on his laptop until midnight and gets up now at 5:30 am. Weekends if he is not working he stays asleep late but I still wake up 7 am. More things I do but mainly it is a thinkers mind. You are great at doing these videos! I am a long time viewer and cheering you on! Blessings
You're so right about getting the right bed. Recently we changed our bed to a sleep number split king. Omg, talk about feeling better. I would wake with extreme back pain from my old bed. Now, I don't have that back pain, and I'm happy we made the investment.
@@Downshiftology It sure is. Right now I'm dealing with the stress of losing my sister, and handling her estate. I need to learn how to let this stress go. I'm going too check out the meditation software you suggested, thanks!
So sorry to hear that. Stress can definitely take a toll on the body, both emotionally and physically. Definitely check out the Headspace app. Sending hugs!
I agree with the matress being comfortable! I know I am def in need of one! A big thing for me though is not to eat greasy foods and unhealthy snacks after 6pm because i have a really hard time waking up and getting a start to my day!
I have had sleep problems for so long. I’ve tried OTC pills, prescription pills, and foods to eat before sleep. Yes I believe in a cold temperature and black out curtains. My brain just will not turn off. I love this video!! Excellent information that I am definitely going to try to follow. Going to bed between 9/10:30 is going to be difficult. As it is 1:01 a.m. 🙄 I could definitely relate to everything you talked about. Thanks for posting this video. 🙂 😴
Glad you enjoyed the video Mariah! Focus on the tips that help with "brain clutter" like meditation, herbal teas and CBD oil. The notebook is also key for doing a brain dump before bed. And training your body to go to bed between 9-10:30 takes work, but it pays off! :) x
Your videos are the absolute BEST! This was such a wonderful surprise. I absolutely LOVED this video! Would love to see more videos like this! Thank you for all the time you put in! Can't wait for your next video! Please do a video on CBD oil!
such a great video yes so what rly helps me sleep better is to go do some pushups or run for 5 to 10 mins with some rock music like deltaparole. the getting out of bed and doing smth and music is important cuz that takes ma mind off of sleeping and relaxes me and when i start sleeping relaxed, i sleep better. just dont think about sleeping in bed. best of luck fellow sleep warriors. more videos like this please!
I was literally looking at the ceiling all night without even 5 minutes of sleep last night - terrible experience. My sleep has always been bad, some people saying don’t stay in bed and get up for a walk if i really couldn’t sleep. What you do think? Any advice?
I work 2nd shift and I probably average 4 1/2 hours of sleep a night. I've tried melatonin, tarte cherry concentrate, sleepytime tea, and Aveda's tea, which is delicious. Nothing seems to work. I've also tried zolpidem once.
Lisa these are such practical yet integral tips. This video has given me a fresh perspective on where I can improve the quality of my sleep. It's a tough bad habit but going to bed earlier is so important, you feel the difference after 30!
I’m in love with your videos! I already use a diffuser and melatonin but definitely will do all other tips! Thanks for the channel, it’s changing my life!
Magnesium really helps you to relax at night and especially helps if you have leaky gut. But I was told since I have autoimmune diseases not to take melatonin.
Great video! Can I add that I have discovered that too much sodium is a problem for my sleep, would that come under dehydration? I try/struggle to remember to drink probably 4litres of water a day but it helps. My other solution involves my technology🙃 in that if I put on a familiar story on Audible with a timer that really helps, but I do worry that that is perhaps a bad habit to rely on…!?
Greetings from Denmark, Europe. You are amazing, and my biggest inspiration. I learn so much watching your videoes. When Im in a bad period, your videoes gives me the strength to get myself together and start a new chapther with healthy benefits. I have a question: You recommend leaving the phone at least two hours before sleep, which is an amazing tip. Do you have any suggestions on what you can do the two hours before sleep, to relax your brain other than take a warm bath and do you skincare routine? Is it a bad idea to read a book? Hope you have the time to read my comment, and answer it. Keep on going with the amazing work! I am living in Denmark, and would love to meet you one day🤩 Thank you in advance!
Thank you for all the great content you’re providing! I’m 60, grew up w/ large families, many friends, married, and have a child. I finally learn that having children and being a part of a large family isn’t as wonderful as we were taught. You’re doing great!
I would love you to do a video if the Naturepedic will help for back pain. I also love the way you do the video. I would love to experience sleeping on a Naturepedic matress, love all your videos. Also can you pls state what are the brand of sleep aids you mention we could purchase. Because I do have a problem in falling a sleep and stay sleep.
I’d love to see a night time routine video! Also any tips you have for micro apartment- dwellers like me (~300 sqft in NYC). I do my best to try to create a peaceful space, but find it hard in a small studio. Thanks for your always-excellent videos!
You're welcome Ashley - I'm glad you love them! And yes, micro apartments definitely come with challenges and that's where minimalism is your friend. You can also think of a local park as your "oasis" and relax and meditate under a tree in the afternoon. The mother nature gives an extra boost as well. :) x
I love that you are bringing sleep to the forefront of a healthy lifestyle. It's my passion to do the same as a health coach. It really is the keystone for self-care and inner glow. I will keep it in my favourites to share with my clients! 💙😴
*Has anyone else found the stresses of Covid 19 has made you sleep worse?* Garlic can be consumed or used as a home remedy to cure insomnia. It can be taken in the form of tablets, capsules, or powder. _Hope this helps!_
Excellent tips. I would love to see more videos like this and pass them over to friends, family and co-workers. This is definitely a hit for my at work healthiness goal. Thank u for sharing! 💕💕💕
I’ve just recently found your channel. It’s fantastic! You’re content is incredible! May I ask what sunrise clock you have. I purchased one off Amazon last year and the quality was not great. Would love a referral. Thank you so much!
I have a oil diffuser, but only a few oils. Peppermint, lavender, sweet orange, eucalyptus, tea tree, and lemongrass I use a blend of 5 drops eucalyptus or tea tree, e drops of peppermint and 4 drops of lavender. Its surprisingly a light scent. I'm not a fan of lemongrass, and the sweet orange takes over the other scents and it smells like my wood cleaner. I tried using just a few drops of plain old lavender. It was probably 12pm and I just wanted to know how itd smell. It knocked me out like that gross medicine they give you before getting surgery and I woke up with the worst headache of my life and a dry throat and mouth 4 hours later. I cant sleep in a pitch black room. And I need some sort of sound. I usually have my music playing on the lowest volume on my echo. I'm the lightest sleeper. If the light turns off when the diffuser stops, I'll wake up. When my music stops, I wake up. If any light that's on turns off I wake up. Yikes. I'll stop. I write the longest comments known to man. I'm sorry. I have a a habbit of overexplaining
I loved this video and would love to see a night routine with the tips mentioned! I’m also curious about the magnesium oil and other natural products. How they work and your opinion on how effective they are for quality sleep.
Great - will add a night routine to my list! All of the products I've mentioned I've used personally and they do work for me, but everyone is different. It's best to experiment with a few until you find the product that works best for you. :)
Magnesium: my blood tests show only deficiency in Zinc, I also have weak nail, etc signs of deficiency -- even though I eat 5 Magnesium-rich foods regularly. Since I started taking Epsom salt baths regularly, my nails are strong and hopefully I will absorb Zinc easier. Magnesium is linked a lot of systems in our bodies.
Test your iron levels too! Most women have some sort of iron deficiency because we have periods but a lot don’t realize how much of a deficiency they have. It also actually effects sleep OR it makes you fatigued throughout the day!
