If you follow me on social media you'll notice I've been posting about having a hard time sleeping. This has been going on for months, before lockdown even started, and I have, for the most part, been just continuing on as though everything is normal and super fine.

I've finally accepted that if I want my sleep to get better I've got to make some actual changes. So starting last night I'm starting my project, The Sleep Saga, where I will try different techniques to create the perfect bedtime routine to get a great night's sleep.

So the first strategies I am trying:

1. No screens for at least 30 minutes before bed.

2. No books. (I get sucked into novels way too easily and stay up late reading!)

3. No caffeine after 12.

4. Lavender lotion on my face and lavender spray on my bed sheets.

5. Chamomile or other soothing tea before bed.

Night one was a success with me getting over 6 hours of sleep naturally for the first time in months so whoohoo! I'm hoping that sharing my journey here will help anyone else struggling right now and also will keep accountable with actually doing it. Fingers crossed for that mythical 8 hours!