Nap Well And Feel Rested

Bella Breakdown I am proud to say that while I studied abroad in Spain, I became a professional napper. Every single day I would come home for lunch and eat with my host family, and then proceed to conk out for 20-30 minutes. I learned how to nap and do it well, and now I have come back to tell you the way of the siesta. Napping is best in the early to mid-afternoon, after a good lunch. Having some food in your belly can increase those tryptophan levels and make you feel sleepy and cozy. Before you go...

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The Insomniac’s Guide To Sleep Remedies

Bella Breakdown From one insomniac to another, I am used to tiring myself out to the point of exhaustion so that as soon as I hit my bed, I instantly fall asleep. But science has once again proven me wrong and figured out ways that people can fall asleep quicker if you’re a late-night thinker like I am. Here’s a few tips that I find can be both enjoyable and effective for a full night’s sleep while still dealing with a fast-flowing mind. The first is meditation and yoga. Yeah, it sounds cliché, but do it for ten minutes....

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If You Value Your Beauty Sleep, Here Are 5 Things Not To Do Before Bed

Bella Breakdown Our beds should be a place of comfort after a long and busy day, not where we struggle to sleep or fall asleep. There are a lot of potential contributing factors to an inability to fall asleep, whether it’s diagnosed as insomnia or not. If you are looking to get a good night’s rest more often than not, there are some things you definitely should not do before bed. Warning…they may be things that you definitely currently do! But it’s okay, we are here to help you kick old habits to the curb…it is a new year,...

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