I am a big believer in developing a relaxing pre-sleep routine. This has been absolutely crucial for helping me get a great night' sleep every night. While this routine will be different for everyone, I highly recommend giving yourself a foot massage right before you go to
bed. This is a truly calming, grounding practice that will help you bring your awareness into your body so that your mind has a chance to relax. (Please note that while it is nice to get a massage from a loved one, you will get the most benefit from doing this yourself.)
I like to give myself a foot massage literally right before I lay down to sleep. I get an old towel to lay in the bed under my feet, I place a little oil in my hands, and I massage my feet for a few minutes. You can do this without using oil but I promise that the oil makes this practice even more amazing. If you are going to
use oil don't bother buying a fancy massage oil, instead
use a good organic cooking oil. I highly recommend using coconut oil if you
tend to be naturally warm or sesame oil if you tend to feel cold. There is no right or wrong way to massage your feet, just do what feels good for as long as you like.
After the massage you can put on an old pair of socks to protect your sheets or
just pat your feet dry. Don’t scrub or wash the oil off as it is a great
moisturizer. And that is it! You will sleep like a baby!
In the comments below, let me know how it goes!
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