Mother’s Day Gift: What to Get Mom Who Loves to Travel
Don’t know what to get Mom for Mother’s Day? Does she like to travel? Whether it’s an anti-theft carry-on bag or relaxation pampering kit, help her travel with …
Cool Finds
AROUND THE WORLD
- ?These companies have 4 day work weeks
- In-person and virtual paint parties in this Atlanta studio?
- ?Macarons baking class with a chef in Paris
Quick Tips
WORK FROM HOME
- Set up a comfortable workspace to enhance calm, focus and productivity throughout the day. Whenever you feel good about your surroundings, you can get more done.
- Establish a routine to enhance efficiency and priorities;
Spend less time thinking about what to do next. - Take breaks, often – (like bathroom breaks, lunch breaks, nap breaks … lots of breaks)
In the Know
Craving waffles at the spa
Did you know that the word “spa” originates from the town Spa in Belgium, which has been a popular destination for its mineral springs since the Roman era? The Latin phrase “Sanus Per Aquam” (meaning “health through water”) is believed to be the origin of the term “spa.”
Doctor’s Advice for a Restful Night
A few months ago, I visited the doctor for hotness and tingling in my arms and legs, which happened when I was sitting. Thinking it was nerve damage, or, dare I say, peri-menopause, they ran a lot of blood work for what seemed like weeks.
While I was anxiously waiting for the results, the doctor finally told me that I was fine and needed more rest.
She told me the recommended method to get restful sleep is avoiding electronics two hours before bedtime.
This seems like a good thought in theory, but Who in the world has time to be off electronics two hours before bed!?
I need to at least do all the things one must do before bed, like binge Suits on Netflix or watch the latest dances on Instagram.
So, I started a new bed regimen to help me unwind sans the Gabapentin, which has made all the difference. This is what I do …
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1. Listen to my deep sleep music on Youtube or Calm app one hour before, which signals my body that it’s getting close to time.
2. Get off of electronics 30 minutes before bedtime.
3. Write down everything that is on my mind on a paper pad to release the busyness in my head.
4. Read or listen to a boring book if I’m not asleep by then.
5. Adjust my pillow to a flatter position.
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Now I wake up feeling good as new, ready to take on the day! With no aches, numbness, or heat, I’m like a dancer at the Rihanna halftime show (epic!).
Sleep is very important for our health. More importantly, what makes the biggest difference is the value of quality, restorative, deep sleep. With many tasks demanding attention, it’s tempting to be on electronics until the last minute of the night.
That leaves me wondering what I would do with all that time. What would you do with two hours without electronics before bed?
Respond to this email with your answers … looking forward to hearing them.
Top Picks This Week
- ?Aroma therapy shower steamers for an at home spa
- ?Paper letter tray with file folder to help organize your desk
- ?Travel mug with handle and lid, to drink on the go
- ?Rechargeable pocket min-fan on those hot summer days
- ?Shoe bags to keep shoes separate from luggage items