#sleep edit

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A cute Remy edit~~~~

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It appears I have reached that time of night where my Holmes babes have fallen asleep~ That means so shall I. Thank you to all who have interacted with me today.

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Sleep Well Tips

Something we take for granted unless we have a restless night, perfecting our sleep patterns is an important skill to embrace. That’s why we’re celebrating the art of sleeping well this month, starting with our tips for a peaceful slumber.

Sleep schedule

A tricky one for those that like to sleep in on the weekends, it’s important to ensure you go to bed and wake up at the same time every day, to allow your body to recognise a pattern and help you fall asleep quicker.

Caffeine break

No caffeine after 2pm, including your usual afternoon coffee. It can usually take up to 6 hours for caffeine to leave your body, which as we know will keep you awake.

Sunkissed

Key to informing our bodies it’s time to wake up, allow a few rays of sunlight to hit your body in the morning. This will allow your body to unwind in the evening, and save you from a restless slumber.

Get moving

Regular moderate exercise increases the amount of slow wave sleep you can get, which refers to deep sleep, where the body gets a chance to rejuvenate itself x 

>  Check out our wellness edit here

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#SleepEdit: Part three

This weekend marks the end of our four week celebration of sleep and our #sleepedit. Launched on the eve of the winter solstice via Instagram, we have really enjoyed this promotion as we are big fans of sleep. 

The sleep workshop we did last year with Aromatherapy Associates was an eye opener – ironically as because of course it was really more about eye closing than opening! We learnt all about the benefits of seven hours of sleep each night for your skin, mind, emotional well being and how by repeatedly enjoying a good night’s sleep you become a better person. 

We would highly recommend the following books on sleep and some to enjoy before you dream. So turn off your phones and relax the mind this weekend. Sleep well – you deserve it xx

Our Spa staff picks for a good night’s sleep…

· The Sleep Revolution by  Arianna Huffington - the boss raves about it · Sleep by Nick Littlehales from our Spa Sports Bunnies · The Love Letter by Lucinda Riley from our dreamy Spa girls · Good night Moon by Margaret Wise Brown from our Spa Mumma’s

PS Look out for the final blog in this series, as we discover what happens when you take the 7 day Deep Relax Challenge!

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#SleepEdit: Part two

Last week we shared the basics on creating a ritual to get you in the right mind-space to sleep, however we also need to ensure that we are sleeping correctly and efficiently, to make the most out of our slumber.

CATCHING UP With our busy lives, sometimes we sacrifice on 8 hours of sleep in order to get something else done. Everyone knows the minimum amount of sleep they personally need, however if you skip a night’s sleep, you are not going to be able to sleep 16 hours in a row – your brain simply won’t let you! So try to get your minimum number out of your mind, and organise your evening tasks so you can focus on getting at least 8 hours.

NAP TIME Like snacking, if you don’t get enough food from your regular meals, then a snack is a good thing. However, if you skip meals, snacking isn’t a great thing to do. Nap time is the same. If you normally get 8 hours, but only 5 one night, then a nap is the perfect way to catch up on some zzz’s. However, if you’re having trouble sleeping at night, and you’re napping during the day – then your naps will have the opposite effect.

 For some extra help, take a look at our carefully curated #SleepEdit, which contains the perfect sleep ritual essentials.

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See you in-Spa soon, sleep well xx

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#SleepEdit: Part One

How often do we think about enhancing the important ritual of sleep? The difference between tossing and turning all night, to waking up refreshed and ready to take on the day is only a few beautiful steps away.

BATHE As you already know, we are huge believers in the benefits of a bathing ritual, whether it be running a bath or applying a few drops of Deep Relax Aromatherapy Associates Bath & Shower Oil before a shower.

REFLECT Ensure that you end your day in a positive head space, to avoid lying awake with worry. Keep a journal next to your bed and write down your day’s events, things you need to do and general thoughts. As an added bonus, this can also double as a dream journal for when you awake, for a little insight into your subconscious.

COMFORT Probably one of our favourite steps, we recommend investing in some luxury sleep wear. Soft, quality and warm materials can make all the difference at this time of year – so time to do some shopping. We are loving these gorgeous Sage And Clare Knitted House Socks, and this Frank Cotton Pyjama Set from Laing Home.

Our #SleepEdit collection showcases the essentials to ensure that you sleep well, and wake up refreshed, especially during the cooler months.

> Shop our #SleepEdit here

See you in-Spa soon, sweet dreams xx