3280: [Part 1] How to Relax Before Bed and Prepare for a Good Night’s Sleep by Sabrina of Budding Optimist

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3280: Sabrina shares hard-earned wisdom from years of battling insomnia, revealing how a calming bedtime routine transformed her nights and improved her well-being. She explains why structure matters, what habits sabotage sleep, and introduces gentle yet powerful rituals, like warm foot baths and deep breathing, that can help you drift off peacefully. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://buddingoptimist.com/relaxing-things-to-do-before-bed/ Quotes to ponder: "A relaxing bedtime routine not only prepares my body and mind for optimal sleep, but also gives me a reassuring sense of comfort." "Deep breathing that involves not just our chest, but our belly, has been shown to be effective in lowering our heartbeat and stabilizing our blood pressure." "Too many of us either don’t have a bedtime routine, or engage in the wrong activities before bed, we do things that, instead of winding us down for a good night’s sleep, have the opposite effect on us." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices