NOURISH TOGETHER - WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - 9/14/23
Jamie's List
This summer, I’m sharing all sorts of things that light me up, fill me with joy, and make my life easier. Nothing is sponsored. I’m just sharing things that are helping me along my journey.
I'm dedicating this issue to SLEEP. Something that I bet most of us wish we got more of.
I have so many exciting things happening in my life right now that I wake up in the middle of the night to "think all my thinks." I plan and rehearse (and rehearse again) all of my next life steps. At 1:00 a.m. Then again at 3:00 a.m. And, so on.
I've recognized that to sleep better, I need tools that will help relax my brain and my thoughts. Here's what I've been using.
- Yoga Nidra - A form of guided meditation that is also known as “yogic sleep” or “effortless relaxation”. My favorite Yoga Nidra teacher is Jennifer Piercy on Insight Timer.
- Note Taking - If my mind spirals and I keep rehearsing the same thoughts, I sit up and write down everything on my mind. This practice reassures me that I have it all down on paper and I can relax and release.
- Acceptance - I learned about acceptance in my Mindful Self-Compassion training. "What we resist, persists." I practice surrendering to the tossing & turning and trust that sleep will come.
- Stretching - Sometimes, I just need a distraction from my thoughts, so I sit up and do gentle stretches in my bed.
- Slow Down - I intentionally slow down my mind during the day so that my mind trusts that I don't have to wait until night to have peaceful moments.
Inspiration
Nourish Pick of the Week
Sleep Roller Blend
Lavender-infused Zzzzz's
I can't talk about tools for better sleep without giving our Sleep Roller Blend a shout-out!
I apply it every night before bed and then again if I wake up during the night.
This soothing blend of Lavender, Cedarwood, Frankincense, and Vetiver relaxes my mind so I can fall (back) asleep.
I roll it on my feet and chest. Your feet have the largest pores of your entire body, so it absorbs quicker and you feel the effects faster. Applying to your chest allows you to breathe in the calming scent. Zzzzz.
Shop the Sleep Roller Blend
PS - Want the same experience in a spray? Try our Sweet Dreams Calming Sleep Spray, Monster Spray, or Linen Spray! Or, grab the Sleep Well Value Bundle and save 15%!
Recipe of the Week
This Sheet Pan Pesto Gnocchi is bursting with flavor and as easy as it gets.
We made it gluten-free by using cauliflower gnocchi and dairy-free by using vegan pesto, both purchased at Trader Joe's.
Enjoy!
Live well. Be kind.
Jamie
