If I have thought of something else I need to add to my bullet journal, I simply get my flashlight (I try not to turn on my bedside lamp because I find the light makes it harder to fall back to sleep) and write the new entry into my bullet journal. Or, if I have something on my mind that doesn’t need to be written in the journal, I write it down on the steno pad. Either way, those thoughts, worries, tasks, etc. get written down and out of my head – allowing me to fall back to sleep.
But what is a bullet journal? It’s really whatever you want to make of it. Essentially, it’s a blank book that you create to fit your needs. Daily To Do lists, weekly schedules, monthly task lists, etc. You design it yourself to meet your own requirements. You decorate it according to your own taste. Interested in giving it a try? Here is a link to help you – Bullet Journal: Getting Started
Want more tips on sleeping better? Try this link – How To Sleep Better – 5 Surprising Tips
Also, check out this infographic from Elysium Health. It’s got great advice!
Elysium Health infographic
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Joan, these are awesome tips. I love the bullet journal suggestion too. I’m about to read your Getting Started – Notebook journaling. But coffee first 🙂
Thanks, and thanks for stopping by to read and comment. Actually, the Getting Started article isn’t mine – just a helpful resource I want to point people towards. I’ve been using a bullet journal for about a year now, and I really enjoy it. Fits my personality, I guess.
Have a great day, and enjoy your coffee! 🙂
I cannot shut my mind off at night for the life of me. I am constantly thinking of new things I need or want to do or forgot to do during the day and really struggle with being able to unwind and relax. I will give this a try to see if this helps! Thanks for sharing!
Lauren, it has really helped me to sleep better at night. It’s kind a “mental unload” each night, and I can relax and know that I have prepared for tomorrow as much as possible. It took many years for me to figure out what a help this can be. I hope that it helps you as well. 🙂 Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting. I love the feedback! Have a great week!
These are really great suggestions. I too struggle with restful sleep. My anxiety tends to get the better of me. I keep hearing about bullet journaling. I think I need to try it out
I hear you about the anxiety! It’s taken me much trial and error to figure out what a help bullet journaling (or any type of journaling, for that matter) can be. It sure helps to keep my stress level in check! Thanks for the comments and feedback. Have a great week!
What an awesome post. Great idea to follow a daily ritual to handle or reduce stress. I definitely need to follow this!
Falak, thanks so much for your comments, and for encouragement. I appreciate the feedback! Take care, and have a great week!
Love this! Writing out what I need to do and all the things making me feel on edge is one my favorite de-stress habits. Especially if I can do so while drinking a bit of coffee or tea!
Thanks, Faith! It’s taken me awhile to find out that this is so helpful for me. I spent many years waking up in the middle of the night, and having trouble falling back to sleep, all because I had too much on my mind. This has been a real game-changer for me! Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting. Have a great week!