an insomniac's guide to sleep

If getting eight hours feels stupidly unachievable, bookmark this shopping list.
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words Team Woo
Waking to less than stellar stats on your sleep app once again? When it comes to good physical and mental health, we know we need lots of sleep, but achieving and enhancing those eight hours, seven nights a week, can be a stress in itself. Whether you rely on counting sheep or a bedtime story read by the delicious, dulcet tones of Harry Styles, getting to sleep isn’t always easy. And staying asleep, well, that’s another matter altogether. If you’re overwhelmed with remedies and feel like you’ve tried every herbal spray, botanical tea and night light around, allow us to introduce our tried and tested edit of the ones that actually work…
SLEEP MASK
This silk mask is a game changer. The elasticated strap means it won’t slip off before you snooze, which all in all makes for some pretty robust REM sleep.
BEDTIME BUNDLE
Ok, so it's not cheap, but this is without doubt, the most glorious thing you’ll ever sleep in. The bundle includes a duvet cover, a sheet and a pair of pillow cases. Made from extra long Egyptian cotton, your sheets will look newer for longer. The fitted sheets' elastic are fully grippy, so no more 3am bed making!
LISTEN TO YOUR BODYCLOCK
Synchronising the body’s circadian clock, this device wakes you up gradually by emitting light that simulates a natural sunrise, in order to wake you up naturally and avoid the panic of an iPhone alarm.
PILLOW MIST
You’ll struggle to find a single beauty editor who doesn’t worship at the altar of this stuff. Dispensing a mist of lavender, chamomile and ylang ylang onto your pillow, it’s a fast track to better sleep.
SLEEP WELL
Create your own magical ritual from home with Psychic Sisters’ Sleep Well Ritual Set. The five-piece set contains natural chamomile and lavender aromatherapy products as well as a selection of Reiki-energised crystals to promote stability and relaxation, and helps to calm the mind, body and soul.
SERENE SLEEP
Enter a state of calm and serenity with this herbal powder to aid relaxation and sleep. This delicious mix of mushrooms and herbs helps stabilise your cortisol levels which in turn cultivates feelings of calm and a good night’s sleep.
BELIEVE THE HYPE
If you have trouble falling asleep, look no further than HUX sleep. The unique blend of Ashwagandha, Magnesium and Chamomile Flower helps you fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer and wake up sharper. Sounds worth a try to us!
PRE-SLEEP SELF CARE
Our Sweet Dreams Bath Salts will calm a busy mind and ease you into a restful, restorative night’s sleep. The tranquil blend of lavender and clary sage will help you drift off and wake feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.
NAP TIME
Calm a busy mind and drift off to sleep peacefully with our Sweet Dreams Pulse Points Roll On. A tranquil blend of lavender, frankincense and geranium essential oils to quieten the senses, it will leave you feeling relaxed, rested and fully restored.
ORGANIC SHROOMS
This adaptogenic mushroom formula, inspired by Traditional Chinese Medicine, contains carefully selected organic ingredients that have traditionally been used to support the body in moments of exertion.
TENSION RELIEF
This is the perfect aromatherapy pick me-up for those days when your muscles ache and your joints are stiff. After a workout or strenuous activity, this zingy and luxurious blend will help relax muscles and ease tension.
CLEANSE YOUR SPACE
Therapeutic lavender, with its light, floral scent, is emotionally balancing and can also help with depression. Our Sweet Dreams Diffuser Blend will calm a busy mind, reducing feelings of stress and tension in preparation for a good night’s sleep.
BEAT THE FATIGUE
Ross J Barr's Adrenal Calm Formula is a natural food state supplement to help manage any symptoms you may have associated with stress & fatigue.
DIM LIGHTS ONLY
Both neroli and chamomile are powerful essential oils to help with relaxation and sleep. This scent helps to make you feel calm, relaxed and ready to rest. Light this handcrafted candle when sleep evades you, it's perfect to set the scene for a good night's sleep.
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