As a busy, working mum my sleep is important to me. Very Important.
I am not someone who can function on a few hours sleep, I need a decent 7-8 hours, minimum.
What feels like yonks ago I posted about my Lumie Bodyclock and how it was rocking my world and helping me wake up refreshed on those cold dark mornings.
Well you will be pleased to hear that I still stick by all I say, they are still brilliant and with Mother’s Day round the corner I thought it would be great to give a mumma the gift of a bright and happy morning.
Key features
Lumie Bodyclock Active is an alarm clock that wakes you naturally, with a sunrise that gradually brightens; choose the time that suits you. The light is a signal for your body to ease production of sleep hormones (e.g. melatonin) and increase levels of those that help you get up and go (e.g. cortisol).
At the end of the day, there’s a 15, 20, 30, 45, 60 or 90-minute sunset to help you to naturally unwind ready for bed. Lumie Bodyclock Active has a radio with digital tuning plus several other audio features to help you start your day feeling brighter or help you relax naturally before sleep.
Enhance your morning sunrise further with a dawn chorus or a rooster wake-up call. Or, if you have trouble nodding off, there are ‘white noise’ and wave sounds to help lull you to sleep. As well as providing you with
dimmable bedside lighting, Lumie Bodyclock Active has a nightlight feature and a security option that turns the light on while you’re away.
Using a dawn simulator helps keep your sleep/wake cycle on track and has been shown to boost mood, energy and productivity levels for the whole day. If you’re not a ‘morning person’ Lumie Bodyclock Active is simply a much nicer way to wake up. It’s also an effective winter blues option and a useful complement to a lightbox in treating more severe SAD.
So if you are some one who could do with a spring in your step in the mornings enter via the gleam widget below.
I avoid using my phone, tablet etc for at least an hour before bed and make sure my room is kept cool
I try to be relaxed before I go to bed. If there is anything on my mind, I write it down to sort out the next day.
I put lavender oil on my pillow.
I always find if your too active before bed then your mind can’t rest so give yourself some me time before bedtime
Make sure the room is not too hot and have a good pillow
a good bed and pillows
I love a nice bubble bath before bed
i try not to look at my phone a bit before bed and keep my room clean and tidy
A hot bubble bath and a hot drink
Fresh clean sheets and lavender pillow spray 🙂
Go to bed at the same time every night & read a good book in bed 🙂 x
Turn off all technology at least half an hour before bed and ban it from the bedroom!
Read a book or watch TV – that makes my eyes shut within 5 minutes.
Make sure you relax an hour before so you can switch off when go to bed.
no gadgets before bed and lavender on pillow
Keep any tech away from the bed, keep room temp a nice medium, and clean pj’s always make me feel good x
I make sure the room is completely dark and not too cold or hot
Limit screens like smartphones and tablets before bed. If you absolutely have to use one, try and install a blue light filter app. It will help your body get ready for sleep more naturally.
Having a window open at night and perhaps reading for a while before switching off the light
Bath, hot chocolate and a good book.
warm bath, a coolish room a squirt of lavender on the right pillows
try to relax , comfy bed and clean fresh sheets might help to
keeping technology out of the bedroom to get a better sleep
If possible I like to keep the bedroom window opening
a warm bath before bed & reading my book helps
For me, getting a good night’s sleep is all about taking the time to wind down before bed and that means no technology! Every night I read a book for about 30 mins and it helps me drift off.
A twenty minute meditation before you settle down, really helps clear your mind and is so relaxing.
A nice warm bath. Clean bedding and hubby in spare room…bliss
I’m currently building a similar product called Lark. I can highly recommend a wake-up alarm clock if you have trouble getting up in the morning, especially if you use shades or curtains. As other mentioned, apps that limit blue light are also very helpful.
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Sleep hygiene is so important. Try to do nothing in your bed except sleep. The less your mind associates with your bed, the better.
Good tips are too not do anything like exercise at least an hour before bedtime, as you will not be relaxed enough.
Make sure your bedroom is the right temperature – not too hot.
no hot drinks after six pm, listen to your body when it tells you it is tired
have a warm bath with lavender oil just before going to bed
i always find having a cup of tea relaxes me without it i find i toss and turn alot
Silicone ear plugs and a good sleep mask.
Reading a book before going to sleep helps me
Stick to a routine. No tech late in the evening. Warm bath and jasmine oil.
Listen to relaxing music for the last hour before sleep
Hot cocoa before bed
Keeping my room dark and cool and having fresh sheets always means i have a better nights sleep.
Go to bed at about the same time every night and keep your bedroom well ventilated and cool. Make sure you gave nice dark window coverings too. Don’t drink caffeine just before bed it will keep you awake.
Having a camomile tea, no caffeine after 15:00 and keeping the bedroom technology free, airy, dark and quiet
I have the window open all year round so the room is full of fresh air. I find that really helps and I don’t like it if it is too windy or wet outside to have the window open!
Ear plugs, we live near a busy road and have loud upstairs neighbors. That and chill time before bed.
doing deep breathing exercises
sniff a drop of lavender oil befor bed
A nice bath with candles around the edge very smoothing
I find sleep very difficult at the moment due to the menopause but what I find really helps is reading myself to sleep although the kindle always ends up on my partners head ! I also keep the window open for ventilation and take a Kalms Night tablet.
i try to stop drinking caffeine a couple of hours before bed and turn my mobile off before i go upstairs so im not tempted to scroll through social media before sleep, i find a nice hot bubble bath also helps me to wind down and sleep better
Some lavender essence on the pilowcase
Nice bath, no gadgets and room not too warm xx
My top tip is Camomile tea or Valerian drops 🙂
I love to have a nice bubble bath before bed x
Turn off all your devices at least an hour before bed
I can’t sleep properly unless I’ve been through my bedtime ritual – make up off, teeth done, creams on etc! I find that if I spend a bit of time massaging my night cream into my skin, I feel a lot more relaxed and ready for sleep 🙂
Keep the temperate in the bedroom not too hot not too cold and resist technology for at least an hour before sleep.
a nice cup of hot choccy and a warm bath before bed 🙂
No phones, tablets or laptops before bed.
Try to go to bed and get up about the same time every day to set a routine. Warm milk before bed, no tv or internet for at least 30 mins. before you lay down, and, for me, total darkness and a firm pillow 🙂
Have a window open a crack, even if it’s cold out. Stuffy air doesn’t help sleep. Keep screens out of the bedroom as much as possible and certainly in the hour before bed, have a hot bath and apply magnesium oil or take a magnesium supplement before bedtime. Helps sleep and helps you to absorb calcium too. (I’m a bit of an insomniac)
fresh clean sheets essential
Chilling out with a nice relaxing bath and a good book always does the trick for me 🙂
Comfy bedding and turning the heating down or opening a window.
Have a window open for some fresh air, and I always try to have a chat with my husband to talk about the concerns of the day so I’m not worrying about them instead of sleeping!
I always find i sleep better if i exercise that day. Always have a nice hot bath before getting into bed as well.
Stick to a sleep schedule of the same bedtime and wake up time, even on the weekends.
Read until you can’t keep your eyes open anymore.
Make sure you don’t watch anything troubling or violent on TV for several hours before you go to bed and keep the bedroom cool and dark.
Dark room, no technology an hour before bed and a comfy clean bed, duvet and mattress.
Leave enough time after finishing with screen time to be able to wind down enough to sleep
EARLY NIGHT WITH A LONG HOT BUBBLE BATH
Avoid the dread blue light from T.V, computer, tablet etc for a couple of hours before you hope to fall asleep
a clutter free bedroom, soft lighting, relaxing colour scheme, room not too hot or too cold and a warm drink before bed
Lavender spray on my pillow always does the trick
Snuggles! 🙂
Go to bed at the same time every night
try to set a regular routine and turn tech off in bed
I have to have the radio on all night, speech radio, I cannot sleep without it.
Windows open and lavender on the pillow
don’t let small children into bed with you!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nice clean bed and the right temperature that suits you in your bedroom x
No technology before going to bed, warm nice smelling room
I turn all gadgets off about 30 mins before bed! I write a list of important things for the next day, helps clear your mind! I always have a hot drink and try and read a book to switch off !
A dark and quiet room
A relaxing bubble bath beforehand
I always have a cup of night time tea before bed and then read a few pages to help me relax
I believe the secret to a good night’s comfortable sleep lays in getting your bedroom temperature right? We all have different optimum levels for too warm or too cold so it differs for everybody so you have to experiment using a diary. Oh yeah…you have to find that one in a billion partner who shares the same temperature – which isn’t so easy…sorry to say 😉
A cool room and lavender scent on the pillowcase. x
I always have a hot milky drink before bedtime which seems to work for me.
No screens and lavender oil on the pillow
A long bath and staying away from the phone before bed always helps me to have a good night sleep.
have a good 45 minute read before going to bed to help you drift off
A hot shower, clean sheets and a good book, this always sets me up for a good nights sleep.
Single beds partner snores
Single beds partner snores
Not to worry
All electronic devices switched off.
A good book.
A ticking clock lol not everyone’s cup of tea but I find it relaxes me.
No tea or coffee before bed.
An uncluttered tidy bedroom also really helps me.
A comfy pillow.
Stick to a routine and make the bedroom a screen-free room
Keep the room cool
Put down your tech and pick up a book – reading always makes me sleepy
Homestly, I’ve just had the worst nights sleep ever, so I’m don’t feel like I can be giving top tips for a good sleep right now. But please do count me in anyway. I need all the help I can get. And I’ll be reading all the other tips! 🙂
keep the bedroom cool
No tech before bedtime, a nice calming herbal tea and a bedroom that isn’t too warm or cold.
I switch off tv and phone 30 mins before bed,put on radio,and read a book,always gets me in a great mindset,before sleeping x
No coffee after 8 pm
put away all of your devices so you are not disturbed by notifications
Not having kids lol
Seriously, I try not to have any electronics on an hour before sleep x
Fresh bedding and a cool room is my top tip for a goodnight sleep!
exercise and low lights
A good bath and a good book when you get in bed x
I read in bed for 30 minutes and that relaxes me!
Always go to bed at the same time and have a bedtime routine, and no playing on your phone in bed!
I really don’t have trouble sleeping, waking up can be a problem though, and then staying awake. Pesky MS.
I never go to bed until I’m sleepy, otherwise my frustration at not falling asleep just leads me to staying awake longer! I tend to distract myself with relaxing activities and if I have anything I need to do, that will play on my mind, I write it down before going to bed.
We always make sure we have a couple of windows open upstairs, so there’s a flow of fresh air through the bedroom!
Bath…fresh bed and going to bed at a reasonable time seems to help
Make sure you have a comfortable mattress
Make sure your bedroom is light-tight and you turn off any TV/Laptop/Phone etc. at least an hour before going to bed. I have my shower last thing at night, then read in bed for a whiile. This I find is the best way of avoiding TV etc. late at night!
Make the room very dark – use blackout curtains and turn down or shade any light from bedside clock/radio.
Warm milk
Try and make your bedroom the right temperature.
Keep small window open to help keep room temperature down
Bath and cup of herbal tea.
read for a while before bed to wind down
A quiet, dark room to sleep in. Some kind of wind down before bed either music or book reading. Making sure you are not too hot or cold when getting into bed.
A comfortable mattress and pillows and a cup of camomile tea before bed
having a nice warm bath before bedtime always makes me really sleepy 🙂
Warm bath then into a dark room that is not too warm
A cool room and a cuddly toy to cuddle!
I like to have fresh clean bedding, window open so there’s lots of air and no annoying noises like clocks ticking…..that really winds me up at bedtime 🙂
Go to bed with no gadgets or tv! Read a nice book and you will soon dose off, You can’t beat nice clean bedding either 🙂
I have to have the room cool and the windows open so I’m getting some air it. I also use a pillow mist which seems to help.
No coffee after noon and definitely don’t fall asleep in front of the telly!
I listen to a deep relaxation CD and a self aromatherapy massage using lavender and Roman chamomile it’s very relaxing.
A hot chocolate and a chapter of a good book.
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Fresh cool sheets, comfortable pillows & no snoring!
I have bought some cherry juice great for sleeping problems
Fresh air and fresh bedding. I can’t sleep without a window open at any time of year
Read a book to help you to relax
Making sure your feet are warm – I can never sleep with cold feet
Cup of hot chocolate and a good book
switch off TV and all social media at least an hour before bedtime, a soak in a warm bath, a book to read and a mug of cocoa
My sleep tips are to try to go to sleep and get up at the same time everyday, get as much natural sunlight as possible, move vigorously during the day – don’t sit for more than an hour, limit caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, and big meals at night, take time for relaxing activities before sleep and create a calm and restful sleep environment.
My top tip is to get blackout curtain liners, I find it really helps me
Have a cup of camomile tea before bed
Decaf coffee and relaxation with a book before sleep xx
Make your bed and bedroom the most comfortable and relaxing that you can with muted colours, dim lighting and soft linens.
Have a regular time to go to bed and get up then your body clock knows what to do
Use an eye mask x
get the kids asleep in there own beds before i goto bed always helps lol x
A relaxing bath before bed and comfy pjs. finish off with a book and a hot lemon water I find it helps me feel refreshed when I wake up
Avoid using phone before bed
Routine and no electronic devices at least an hour before bed.
I have always had bad insomnia and after my daughter was born it got worse. I do find that having the bedroom a little cool and screen time when in bed does help.
A super early night and going to bed at the same time always helps me.
Make hubby sleep on the sofa 🙂 it’s so much quieter then.
Warm bath and going to bed at the same time x
Dark room, read a good book for 15 minutes before switching out the lights.
Separate bedrooms if you have a snoring partner!
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hot milk and a cool room
I listen to a talk radio station. The sound of people talking always sends me to sleep.
Camomile spray on my pillow
Absolutely no electricals in the bedroom ever. Just a serene, calm environment.
I’m afraid I never get a good nights sleep so best not to follow any of my tips lol
I Try to have a cut off time for using my phone/checking social media etc but I’m currently using my phone as a morning alarm so its proving really difficult but I know it would help me switch off quicker.
No screens after 6. A warm bath and a good book
Use a pillow mist to relax your senses and help you drift off.
I start a wind down routine about an hour before bedtime. I read or do a puzzle until my eyes feel heavy. This can take anything from a few minutes to a few hours. I fall asleep within minutes and sleep solid for about 7 hours 🙂
A quiet relaxing room with a nice herbal tea and fresh sheets
Have a warm bath before bed to relax you.
I relax in a nice hot bubble bath then enjoy a nice a glass of wine hey presto i’m knocking the Zzzz’s out 🙂
I listen to some country music to relax and unwind.
remove all electronics from the room and allow plenty of time to settle down
A cool dark room with clean bedding and comfy nightwear x
I always have a fab nights sleep when I’ve put fresh bedding on and had a shower.
A nice mug of Horlicks
LAVENDER SPRAY! i find it SO comforting! 🙂
I would say have a small bag of lavender near your pillow to help you nod off
I find a little nightcap nelps
read a book and chill
For me it really takes a holistic approach – some exercise during the day, good diet (not too little or too much), make some progress with a project or solve a problem during the day, maintain friendships and connections with friends or family, and some breathing exercises or meditation to switch off my mind before bed. When one or more of these areas is lacking it really puts me off kilter and I dwell on it in the quiet time before sleep.
Fresh bedding, no tech screens at least a few hours before bed and not having temperature too warm in your bedroom x
I would be lying if I said I had any good night sleep tips! I am such an awful sleeper, and it’s something that really gets me down!
nothing i do works, which is why id love to win this and try it.
no screens in the bedroom
The sort of thing would help with winding down at night. Combo with not using gadgets an hour before bed etc then you are sorted
Keep laptops and phones well away from the bed and no going on them as you wind down! It makes such a difference. Even TV can leave me feeling a bit too alert aswell. I love listening to the radio or reading a book, it helps a lot.
Have some quiet time before trying to sleep
I put a few drops of lavender oil on my pillow, it helps me
No electronics an hour before I want to go to sleep
I like to have the window open a stuffy bedroom is hard to sleep in 🙂
Get some extra thick curtains if you live in the city to keep all of the light out!
Go to bed and get up at the same time every day, even on weekends, holidays and days off. Being consistent reinforces your body’s sleep-wake cycle and helps promote better sleep at night.
Dont go to bed with any worries x
My top tips are to dim the lights and cool the room. Turn all devices off. Spend a few minutes in gratitude or meditation. Drink a glass of water and dab a drop of lavender oil on my pillow. I also have a sleep mask to hand in case I need it.
Keep the room as dark as possible.
Ensure you keep to a regular bedtime, never go to bed on an argument, and settle the day’s events in your mind before you hit the sack. If necessary, plan the following day’s activities so you’re clued up when you awake the next day. Thus, you can go to bed on a clear head, leading to a peaceful night’s sleep 🙂
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A lovely hot mug of Horlicks half an hour before bedtime, usually does the trick. Great prize, thanks very much for the chance to win 🙂
a good book and then no lights
My electric blanket makes my bed lovely and warm, I go straight off to sleep
soft pillow and legs rested on a pillow
Brushing and flossing my teeth is the cue for my body to start relaxing ready for sleep.
Try and stay away from screens ie TVs and phones for an hour or two before bed. Then maybe a warm milky drink or a banana before bed
i have to turn my tv off, this helps me to get to sleep. @Cassienora
Have the window on vent lock, I hate being too warm at night, makes for a very bad nights sleep
to have some chill time with no screen or stimulation for an hour before lights out
Fresh air and a bit of exersice during the day, even it it is only a half an hours walk will help you relax and sleep.
Phone switched off, a nice soak in the bath and then enjoying a good book helps keep my sleep routine
Make sure it’s a good temperature for you, clean bedding and a warm drink before bed
Don’t eat just before bedtime
I use lavender oil on my pillow
Have a nice bath and get into newly laundered bedding – bliss! Fantastic prize, thank you so much x
Make the room. Dark and cosy and turn off phones and the tv
Quiet night in. Switch the tv off early and read a book.
Wind down at night :- i.e. quieter down by reducing activity / ies, noise, light etc. I like to have some supper such as tea and toast ( can be de – caffeinated tea) before bedtime. Comfort is also important, so make a toilet visit before going to bed. I like cosy pyjamas and a comfortable duvet and pillow.
As a youngster my parents would give myself and siblings a mug of warm milk before bedtime. I was a good sleeper as a child. Parents used to read us a bedtime story. I think routine and parental Caring and Consistency helps children to feel secure, which helps when it comes to settling to sleep.
A walk after teatime 🙂
Don’t keep your phone at the side of the bed!
I always try to not use my phone too much before bed and I find reading usually helps me to nod off
Have a bath and have the room cool and calm
Make sure your room is completely dark and a comfortable temperature. It’s really difficult to get a good nights sleep in a room that’s too warm
Have a relaxing bath and get lost in a good book before bed rather than spending time on phones or in front of the tv
Always have a cool fan blowing
No screens for at least 30 mins before sleep, a cool room and some ambient sounds (waves/rain) to calm me
I Like to play some meditation music through earphones before I go to bed and also I write down anything that is going around in my head, to do list, worries etc This allows me to sleep much easier!
I have big cuddles with my boys followed by spraying lavender on the pillow calms and relaxes me for the best nights sleep.
A glass of warmed honeyed milk a few hours before bedtime will make you feel relaxed and sleepy.
I know experts say you should stay away from electrical devices for an hour before bed but I find reading my kindle helps to clear my head and I fall asleep a lot quicker than if I had just been lying there.
A lovely cup of chamomile tea and a nice book.
Leave the children with the Grandparents! Awesome giveaway, thanks for the chance x
In order to get a good night’s sleep, you need to switch off so shut down your laptop/tablet and switch off the TV at least 30 minutes before bed. Have a nice warm bath and add a few drops of your favourite essential oil like lavender. Go up to bed and read a chapter or two of a good book and before you turn off the light, add a few more drops of essential oil to your pillow.
Ear plugs and a good quality mattress and pillows.
Nice warm bath before bedtime x
Hot bath and a nice glass of wine
A nice warm bath, a good book and a room that is not too hot!
A nice hot chocolate before bed and keeping any gadgets out of my way so I’m not tempted to use them!
nice hot bubble bath before bedtime
go to bed when you are tired if you go before, youll only toss and turn if so too,listen to some light music in the background you will then doze off gradually
No caffeine and a good book
A good Book
dont have a partner in the bed with you
Have a baby, you’ll be left so exhausted your body has no choice but to sleep!!
I always find having the right temperature helps so not too hot or too cold so we have an electric blanket and a fan in our bedroom haha.
I think it’s important to wind down before bed to help you drift off so no loud tv in bed, dimmed lights etc. I always flip my pillow so it’s cool too
Fresh sheets always help
a banana and warm milk help plus a warm bath with few drops of lavender oil
I use a lavender pillow spray and always have the window open, even just a little, for fresh air
Don’t take your phone to bed! I try and leave mine alone for an hour before I go to bed.
A hot soak in the bath and a boring book usually do the trick.
Getting the bedroom at the right temperature works for me and no distractions
A hot bath and a nice cup of ovaltine always does the trick
Make sure your room is gadget and TV free! A good book is also great way to calm the mind. Spray the pillows with some essential oils to give a calming effect 🙂
No caffeine after 6pm. 🙂
Try to keep your phone away from your bed and don’t be tempted to check it in the night!
A soak in lavender bubble bath before bed!
I keep my bedroom dark and spray a lavender based spray on my pillow
hot chocolate before bed x
A cool, dark room, cotton sheets and comfortable pillows.
Turn off all the technology, have a relaxing bath followed by a comforting hot drink and a good read snuggled under cosy bed-covers x
Keeping the room quite cool and reading before going to sleep.
no screen tim at least an hour before bed
If you really can’t sleep, get up and take a break from “trying”
A cool dark room!