Been through this before, so I know it gets better eventually, but what do you folks generally do to optimize beddy-bye time? To the insomniacs, what are some things you do in the wee hours/early morning for a relaxing start to your day?
This morning’s choice is checking out the music of Casiopea - saw them mentioned in a meme here recently, then later on saw one of my favourite gig spaces has a great local fusion jazz band doing a show covering them at the end of the month. Very chill, feels like menu music of a mid-90s Japanese 3D game in a very good way, lol. Funny how these things happen sometimes, kinda like seeing the car model you just bought everywhere on the road shortly after purchase.
There is a study that say taking a really hot bath 2 hours before bed and then sleeping in a cool room (68F) helps fall asleep.
I’ve also had success with taking magnesium and low-dose melatonin 15-20 mins before bed.
For the morning, meditation and journaling are a must for me. When I journal, I do a brain dump, which is super helpful with ADHD.
Ah, meditation - something I’m familar with, works wonders, apply basic techniques in day-to-day life, promised I’d do in the mornings alongside this (not directly connected, just a timing thing) - and I still haven’t set dedicated time for practice.
Same with the journaling stuff actually - it’s a great habit, but another one that’s fallen off. Good answer!