How did YOU sleep last night?

🌙✨Have you ever noticed how often sleep comes up in so many conversations?

• “How did you sleep last night?”

• “Darn, I slept like crap.”

• “I dream of sleeping the way I did as a kid.”

• “Why do I wake up at 3:00 a.m.?”

• “I feel like I just fell asleep when my alarm went off.”

Sound familiar?

Sleep seems to pop up more than ever once you hit that rollercoaster ride called menopause. Of course, we can’t blame it all on that phase—there are plenty of other reasons we struggle to catch those much‑needed winks.

.Everyone’s sleep journey is different. What works for one person may not work for another. But often, it’s the small, consistent changes that make the biggest difference. So let’s dive in to just a few.

Sweet Dreams

🌙Healthy Sleep Habits

• Keep a schedule: Go to bed and wake up at the same time—even on weekends. Easier said than done sometimes, right?

• Bedtime routine: —washing my face, brushing my teeth—usually signals my body it’s time to unwind. At least, that’s what’s supposed to happen! Other nights, though, it seems to signal my eyes to pop wide open instead

• Limit naps: Some people can nap and still sleep fine at night—not me!

🛏️Sleep Environment

• Cool, dark, quiet: The basics really do matter.

• Comfort counts: I love nothing better than my fleece sheets and pillow slips, especially now in these cooler winter months.

• Screens in bed? They say “no,” but scrolling helps me quiet my over‑thinking mind. You do you.

🌿Relaxation & Mindset

• Journaling or podcasts: My go-to for quieting my mind.

• Mindfulness or yoga: Great for managing stress. Again, find what works for you.

• Can’t sleep? Get up and do something relaxing. Lying there only makes me more anxious

Of course, these are just a few of my suggestions - they and may or may not work for you.

I’d love to hear from you: What’s one bedtime ritual or morning habit that helps you feel truly rested?

Tell me…do you dare nap throughout the day?

Until next time,

Darlene