My Go-To Sleep Hacks For Us Perimenopausal Women

Big up to hormonal changes, hot flashes, and frequent bathroom trips shaking up that good rest! Why, hey there sister perio! Kinda nice to meet ya… 

Even when I have the best intentions of falling asleep and get the kids to bed on time, these days I find my mind wide awake, up & alert when I should be fast asleep. 

Bright eyed

In the same gang? Here’s a few nighttime rituals that are helping me along. I know that everyone’s perimenopause journey is different. Hope that these sleep hacks are supportive to you:

• A bedtime signal: Whether it’s a calm shower, body scrub, journaling, or nighttime meditation, figure out what feels most calming to your body and do it consistently every night. 

• Keep a cool room: Probably cooler than usual…and light PJ options.

• Caffeine is not our friend: Nix that and alcohol early to sleep better. Tulsi, chamomile & lavender tea to the rescue! 

• Cue ayurvedic medicine: I learned a few cool sleep facts from A Really Good Cry, an awesome podcast, in which the host talked about the power of leveraging ayurvedic medicine when it comes to sleep. Digestion is the strongest between 10am-2pm. Try to eat your heaviest meal then, not at dinner. Sleeping on our left side or back helps, as it’s in alignment with our spines, as do foot massages with oil. They’re like a “huge hug to your nervous system.”

• Stress relief: Exercise is my stress relief of choice. What’s yours? 

• Separate your work area from your sleep area. AKA, working in your bed can confuse your mind when it comes time to sleep.  

• …And my classic go-to SLEEP MASKS! 😍✨(Even if you don’t struggle to fall asleep). They help you go back to sleep quicker if your sleep is disrupted. We make ours out of sustainably sourced bamboo, which is pure magic. It cools you off if you’re hot and warms you up if you’re cold. Comes in handy with those night sweats ;)

Zzzzz

What’s your favorite sleep hack these days?