Two am is a good time for small chores and hot cocoa.
I’ve posted before about those times when leopards wake you up and setting routines to try and re-sleep.
But sometimes, those routines don’t help.
These times there’s a different option.
Three small chores and a cup of cocoa.
SMALL CHORES
Not the big stuff. Not the clean the whole living area. Small ones.
Empty the dishwasher
Clean dishes in the sink.
Take out trash
Clean a mirror
Throw out that thing that has needed to be thrown out for three months
Collect a paper bag full of donation clothes
Clean litter box
Assemble recycling
Things that can be done in five minutes.
Pick three.
As you start chore three, microwave a cup of water.
When the last chore is done, stir in your preferred water based cocoa.
Drink the cocoa.
Brush your teeth.
Go back to bed.
Deep breaths, in for three, out for six. About half a dozen times.
The little successes of completing your three chores will give you a good feelings spark and the cocoa will give those good feelings an extra boost. Brushing your teeth tells your brain it’s time to think about sleep. Deep breaths increases your oxygenation and helps calm the body.
Rest. Sleep if you can. It’s going to be okay.