HI Y'ALL,
I'll cut to the chase. It's finals week so I decided to pledge my allegiance
to Queen Z, or really Zzzz. Let's be real here, all we really want in life is sleep
and chocolate. I worship sleep, it is my religion.
Why I Love it (and why you should too):
1. It feels amazing. Why? Sleep is a restorer and regulator or our natural systems. While we are sleeping, our body releases a bunch of hormones which fix us up by restoring tissues (among other things) and give us energy! You can read more about the bodily processes affected by sleep at Nih News in Health.
2. It improves our memory and sharpens our focus, according to The Huffington Post. Honestly, those are exactly the two things I'm counting on for the next few days...
3. You can sleep in a bed, and beds are really comfortable (or at least can be with the proper products). I am a creature of comfort. I sleep with at least six pillows at all times and have down comforters both at home and college. According to scientists, sleep is important. Therefore, I shall do everything I can to induce its presence (use a lot of fluffy stuff).
Note: If your dorm bed sucks, invest in the following:
4. Beauty sleep is a thing. When you sleep your blood vessels restrict, meaning you get rid of those not-so designer bags under your eyes. Sleep serves as power time for skin cells to replenish. So yes, you actually DO need beauty sleep. Read some more over on Web MD.
How to be Queen Z (Since Queen B is obviously taken):
1. Routine. Yes it is finals, no don't pull an all-nighter. Your body wants routine and it usually wants it to align with the sun cycle. Sunshine is a natural way to wake yourself up in the morning, so sleep with the blinds up.
2. Make a special occasion. Sleep likes to be seduced. Try making a night-time routine. This can include tea and pleasure reading (yes, that's a thing). Channel aromatherapy by using fresh sleep lotion or great face-wash (wash you face before bed, btw).
3. Location, Location, Location. Sleep is sensitive to her environment. Hint, she does not like light, like at all. This means keeping your phone AWAY from your body, because she sees those flashing indicators and does not approve. She also really likes quiet. So if your roommates are being too loud at 3am, go ahead and tell them they will regret it in the morning. However, because we cannot avoid encountering noises at night, try investing in some white noise. I use a fan! Read a bunch more tips on getting some sleep from the National Sleep Foundation.
Ideas:
I'll cut to the chase. It's finals week so I decided to pledge my allegiance
to Queen Z, or really Zzzz. Let's be real here, all we really want in life is sleep
and chocolate. I worship sleep, it is my religion.
Why I Love it (and why you should too):
1. It feels amazing. Why? Sleep is a restorer and regulator or our natural systems. While we are sleeping, our body releases a bunch of hormones which fix us up by restoring tissues (among other things) and give us energy! You can read more about the bodily processes affected by sleep at Nih News in Health.
2. It improves our memory and sharpens our focus, according to The Huffington Post. Honestly, those are exactly the two things I'm counting on for the next few days...
3. You can sleep in a bed, and beds are really comfortable (or at least can be with the proper products). I am a creature of comfort. I sleep with at least six pillows at all times and have down comforters both at home and college. According to scientists, sleep is important. Therefore, I shall do everything I can to induce its presence (use a lot of fluffy stuff).
Note: If your dorm bed sucks, invest in the following:
- Down Comforter. A comforter is essentially plush happiness. You can choose from varying levels of thickness depending on what temperature you prefer when sleeping (I have a thin one).
- Body Pillow. The body pillow serves many of the functions of a romantic partner - it's a cuddling object. The size is extremely awesome and you can wrap your whole body around it. They offer some seriously cute covers for body pillows (I have a fuzzy green one). Skeptical? James Franco is secretly married to a Japanese body pillow on an episode of 30 Rock if that helps.
- Mattress topper. You stick on of these between you and the mattress. It your mattress is unforgiving (which it probably is) you can soften them up with a down or foam topper. I have both if that tells you anything about me.
- All of these can be purchased at Target or Bed Bath and Beyond without spending a fortune. You spend 1/3 of your life sleeping, enjoy it.
4. Beauty sleep is a thing. When you sleep your blood vessels restrict, meaning you get rid of those not-so designer bags under your eyes. Sleep serves as power time for skin cells to replenish. So yes, you actually DO need beauty sleep. Read some more over on Web MD.
How to be Queen Z (Since Queen B is obviously taken):
1. Routine. Yes it is finals, no don't pull an all-nighter. Your body wants routine and it usually wants it to align with the sun cycle. Sunshine is a natural way to wake yourself up in the morning, so sleep with the blinds up.
2. Make a special occasion. Sleep likes to be seduced. Try making a night-time routine. This can include tea and pleasure reading (yes, that's a thing). Channel aromatherapy by using fresh sleep lotion or great face-wash (wash you face before bed, btw).
3. Location, Location, Location. Sleep is sensitive to her environment. Hint, she does not like light, like at all. This means keeping your phone AWAY from your body, because she sees those flashing indicators and does not approve. She also really likes quiet. So if your roommates are being too loud at 3am, go ahead and tell them they will regret it in the morning. However, because we cannot avoid encountering noises at night, try investing in some white noise. I use a fan! Read a bunch more tips on getting some sleep from the National Sleep Foundation.
Ideas:
Bedding/ Pink bedding / Polka dot bedding / Jack Wills king bedding /
Marimekko pink pillowcase / Baltic Linen Company bed sheet / Black queen bedding
Korres face care / Boscia anti aging mask / Clinique face mask/ Mizon white mask/
Guerlain facial mask/ Bubble bath / Travel size beauty product / Life NK body moisturizer/
Body cleanser / This Works body treatment /
Sweat top / Wildfox Couture raglan shirt/ Shirts top / Victoria s Secret PINK graphic t shirt / Crop top /
CHARLOTTE OLYMPIA Black Silk Satin Cat Nap Slipper Set / Mary Green "Sleeping" Silk Satin Sleep Mask /
WILDFOX Let´s Sleep In Black Sleep mask with slogan
Victoria s Secret PINK pink body pillow / Cat throw pillow/ Areaware cat throw pillow /
DENY Designs purple throw pillow / Areaware throw pillow / Lava union jack throw pillow /
Ferm LIVING grey throw pillow / Throw pillow / Beyonce Inspired Pillow Case - Double Sided!
Marimekko pink pillowcase / Baltic Linen Company bed sheet / Black queen bedding
Korres face care / Boscia anti aging mask / Clinique face mask/ Mizon white mask/
Guerlain facial mask/ Bubble bath / Travel size beauty product / Life NK body moisturizer/
Body cleanser / This Works body treatment /
Sweat top / Wildfox Couture raglan shirt/ Shirts top / Victoria s Secret PINK graphic t shirt / Crop top /
CHARLOTTE OLYMPIA Black Silk Satin Cat Nap Slipper Set / Mary Green "Sleeping" Silk Satin Sleep Mask /
WILDFOX Let´s Sleep In Black Sleep mask with slogan
Victoria s Secret PINK pink body pillow / Cat throw pillow/ Areaware cat throw pillow /
DENY Designs purple throw pillow / Areaware throw pillow / Lava union jack throw pillow /
Ferm LIVING grey throw pillow / Throw pillow / Beyonce Inspired Pillow Case - Double Sided!
These are great tips! I loveeee sleep too but it's actually 4:30am and I'm browsing blogs! I need to get into a better routine...tea and a good book is a great idea.
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