So in recent weeks I have been struggling to get to sleep and once I am asleep, to stay sleeping through the night! I have had issues with sleep before and have in the past, been prescribed medication to help me sleep. At the moment I am not taking any medication and so I thought I would write a post about how I try and get my self to sleep.
A new remedy that I have been using is the This Works Deep Sleep Pillow Spray which smells of lavender and is enriched with essential oils. I love the smell, but I would say its not to everyones taste, so maybe spray it somewhere other than your pillow to try it first! The idea behind this product is that you inhale it whilst your sleeping and your head is against the pillow and its supposed to help you relax and unwind.
If you talk to any sleep experts, they always say to not be around your phone, laptop, TV etc before your about to sleep. I do agree with this to an extent. However, I am one of the words biggest worriers and so I usually check my emails just as I am about to turn out my light just incase there are any emails that I need to reply to quickly. Also I keep my phone near to my bed so I can write any last minute thoughts that run through my head.
I like my room to be as dark as possible, so this for me means turning my radio around so the light doesn't shine in my face, turning my phone over so I can't see the red light flashing, making sure there is something covering the charging light of my laptop etc. This might all sound crazy but for me its something that helps me to get to sleep.
Another bed time ritual is listening to my iPod whilst I'm in bed drifting off to sleep. Surprisingly I don't listen to calming, slow music but more up beat music. I have made playlists so that I don't have to keep flicking through random tracks and effectively 'wake up'.
Before I go to bed, I like to have a bath or shower. Usually a bath helps to send me off to sleep, being in warm, bubbly water is really relaxing. Its also the perfect time to read a book or magazine.
Reading before you go to bed gives your mind something to do. Often I find that reading a couple of pages of a good books makes me realise how tired I am.
Lastly, if there is anything that I am worrying about I find that it doesn't help me go to sleep because it keeps me up, so I try to push it to the back of my mind or talk to someone about it.
Everyone has different methods of helping them to sleep and its all about finding the ways that work for you!
Thursday 20 June 2013
Saturday 15 June 2013
Prom Series: Final Stages
I feel incredibly bad for not having blogged in weeks! I have been so busy (having had five GCSE's this week) and so I haven't had a great opportunity to blog. Add to the fact that I have had technical issues with internet being down, photos not being edited etc, blogging something worthwhile and good hasn't been an option.
Anyway, with prom looming (I'm counting down the days) I thought I would share some final tips. Throughout this prom series, I have hoped that you can apply the majority of what I have said to other big events, weddings etc. Today's post is all about time management and organisation preparation!
I have been making mental lists of all the things that I need to do before my prom and it got the stage when I have thought so many things I needed to write them all down. After doing this, I realised that not everything had to be done at the same time/on the same day and some things would be last minute/finishing touches. With all of this to think about I have now written a timetable for myself...
So the basic timetable shows the days before my prom (I don't want to say exactly when it is but its about a week away). So the days I listed and then by each day I have a list of everything that should be done or before that day.
Things in my 'Prom To Do List' include exfoliating properly before my spray tan, washing my hair, waxing/shaving, re-dying hair and washing it and so on. From the initial list, I have worked out what needs to be done when and was able to place the 'things to do' under the correct day heading.
On the day of prom itself, I will be quite busy what with having my hair done at my salon, doing my own makeup, getting dressed etc. Because I am a bit of a control freak and constantly make lists, I decided to make a more in depth timetable of the prom date itself.
This in depth timetable suggest what time I should go to sleep the night before to make sure I'm not tired, what time I should wake up so I have enough time and extra (this probably sounds crazy to some people but it makes sense to me!) Then its more general whilst still being in depth. It details what time I am having my hair done, how long it should take, how long it takes to get to the salon and back (allowing for traffic too), what I need to take with me to the salon etc. It goes on to list what time I should start my makeup to allow it enough time to 'set', what time I should get dressed and what time I need to leave to go to the prom.
All of this probably sounds crazy and a bit 'bridezilla' however, it gives me an idea of what I should be doing and the time it takes to do everything. After prom, I will let you know how I got on with this timetable...it probably will go out the window!
Anyway, with prom looming (I'm counting down the days) I thought I would share some final tips. Throughout this prom series, I have hoped that you can apply the majority of what I have said to other big events, weddings etc. Today's post is all about time management and organisation preparation!
I have been making mental lists of all the things that I need to do before my prom and it got the stage when I have thought so many things I needed to write them all down. After doing this, I realised that not everything had to be done at the same time/on the same day and some things would be last minute/finishing touches. With all of this to think about I have now written a timetable for myself...
So the basic timetable shows the days before my prom (I don't want to say exactly when it is but its about a week away). So the days I listed and then by each day I have a list of everything that should be done or before that day.
Things in my 'Prom To Do List' include exfoliating properly before my spray tan, washing my hair, waxing/shaving, re-dying hair and washing it and so on. From the initial list, I have worked out what needs to be done when and was able to place the 'things to do' under the correct day heading.
On the day of prom itself, I will be quite busy what with having my hair done at my salon, doing my own makeup, getting dressed etc. Because I am a bit of a control freak and constantly make lists, I decided to make a more in depth timetable of the prom date itself.
This in depth timetable suggest what time I should go to sleep the night before to make sure I'm not tired, what time I should wake up so I have enough time and extra (this probably sounds crazy to some people but it makes sense to me!) Then its more general whilst still being in depth. It details what time I am having my hair done, how long it should take, how long it takes to get to the salon and back (allowing for traffic too), what I need to take with me to the salon etc. It goes on to list what time I should start my makeup to allow it enough time to 'set', what time I should get dressed and what time I need to leave to go to the prom.
All of this probably sounds crazy and a bit 'bridezilla' however, it gives me an idea of what I should be doing and the time it takes to do everything. After prom, I will let you know how I got on with this timetable...it probably will go out the window!
Thursday 6 June 2013
Pamper Evening Essentials
Every now and then I like to take moment to have a nice long bath and then spend some time polishing and preening myself.
Taking a long hot bath is perfect if your feeling stressed or tired and also a great way for preparing for an event or holiday. Although this post is not part of my Prom Series, it is certainly a routine that I will follow before my prom!
My first tip is make sure that you have enough time to have a long bath, allowing time for face masks, eye masks, nail polish to dry, lotions to soak in etc.
To begin with I like to run a reasonably hot bath and run some Sanctuary luxury bath float under the water to add bubbles and a heavenly scent. Now its time to prepare...
Whist the bath is running I will light some candles around my bath. Depending on what bath products I am using depends what candles I light as sometimes the scents can clash. I keep a candle with no scent in my bathroom so it adds the ambience but no scent. Current favourites are White Company Seychelles, Urban Outfitters Vanilla and Ginger and Party Time which is available at John Lewis.
Once the bath is run, I can happily spend hours soaking whist reading books, magazines, checking Twitter, Instagram, Facebook etc... When I am ready, I will use a body scrub to cleanse my skin. A favourite is the Sanctuary body scrub.
After my bath, I will get out and dry off. At this point, I will apply a body moisturiser or oil such as the Sanctuary moisture spray. Next I will wash my face using a cleanser or face wash, usually the Benefit foaming cleanser.
Once done, I will apply a face mask. Currently I have been using the Superdrug own brand of self heating face masks which come in amazing scents! Whilst this is setting, I will take time to apply nail polish and let it dry. Usually I do a full manicure and pedicure, tidying up my nails and applying treatments such as nail hardener etc.
Once I have washed/peeled off the face mask, I can than pluck my eyebrows if they need doing. Usually by this point, my body lotion/oil has sunk in enough for my to apply some fake tan. Its always St Tropez mousse or lotion with a mitt!
To allow time for my tan to sink in, I will read in bed or watch a movie with some chocolate. Once I am ready for bed, I will pop on a cool gel eye mask that has been chilled in the fridge.
There is one pamper evening essentials guide, thats perfect for the day before an event or during the day before a night out!
Taking a long hot bath is perfect if your feeling stressed or tired and also a great way for preparing for an event or holiday. Although this post is not part of my Prom Series, it is certainly a routine that I will follow before my prom!
My first tip is make sure that you have enough time to have a long bath, allowing time for face masks, eye masks, nail polish to dry, lotions to soak in etc.
To begin with I like to run a reasonably hot bath and run some Sanctuary luxury bath float under the water to add bubbles and a heavenly scent. Now its time to prepare...
Whist the bath is running I will light some candles around my bath. Depending on what bath products I am using depends what candles I light as sometimes the scents can clash. I keep a candle with no scent in my bathroom so it adds the ambience but no scent. Current favourites are White Company Seychelles, Urban Outfitters Vanilla and Ginger and Party Time which is available at John Lewis.
Once the bath is run, I can happily spend hours soaking whist reading books, magazines, checking Twitter, Instagram, Facebook etc... When I am ready, I will use a body scrub to cleanse my skin. A favourite is the Sanctuary body scrub.
After my bath, I will get out and dry off. At this point, I will apply a body moisturiser or oil such as the Sanctuary moisture spray. Next I will wash my face using a cleanser or face wash, usually the Benefit foaming cleanser.
Once done, I will apply a face mask. Currently I have been using the Superdrug own brand of self heating face masks which come in amazing scents! Whilst this is setting, I will take time to apply nail polish and let it dry. Usually I do a full manicure and pedicure, tidying up my nails and applying treatments such as nail hardener etc.
Once I have washed/peeled off the face mask, I can than pluck my eyebrows if they need doing. Usually by this point, my body lotion/oil has sunk in enough for my to apply some fake tan. Its always St Tropez mousse or lotion with a mitt!
To allow time for my tan to sink in, I will read in bed or watch a movie with some chocolate. Once I am ready for bed, I will pop on a cool gel eye mask that has been chilled in the fridge.
There is one pamper evening essentials guide, thats perfect for the day before an event or during the day before a night out!
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