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Struggling to calm your mind before bed? Anxiety PM is here to help! ✔️ Promotes Relaxation: Ease your mind and body into a peaceful state. ✔️ Improves Sleep Quality: Fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. ✔️ Wake Up Refreshed: Say goodbye to groggy mornings! Don’t let nighttime anxiety steal your rest. 🛏️💤 Reclaim your evenings and wake up feeling ready to take on the day. 🛒 Click the link in our bio to learn more and grab your bottle of Anxiety PM today! #NighttimeAnxiety #AnxietyRelief #BetterSleep #WakeUpRefreshed #AnxietyPM #PeacefulNights

#mondaymorning #motivationalmonday #mondaystrategy To make Monday mornings easier for babies and their parents, consider these strategies: 1.     Prepare the evening before: lay out clothes, pack lunches, and set up breakfast to minimize morning chaos. 👕 2.     Wake up early: get up 15-30 minutes before your child to complete your tasks, allowing for a smoother transition when waking them up. ☕ 3.     Create a nice morning routine: begin the day with a “dramatic” wake-up methods, like opening curtains, put some music on or sing, talk to your baby to ease them into the morning and give them clear signals it’s time to start the day. 🌞 4.     Include some connection time: spend a few minutes cuddling, playing & talking to your child as they wake up to foster a positive mood. 🧸 5.     Keep it simple and confident: focus on essential tasks like dressing and feeding and try to not show any distress when leaving for work. Reassure your baby every morning that you will come back after work. 💃 Should you need help to support your sleep or help your baby sleep like a champ, sign up for a free chat here: https://lnkd.in/eymR-pr5 #babysleep #toddlersleep #parentsleep #sleepmatters #babysleepcoach  

The Consistent Bedtime Routine Challenge Are you exhausted from the nightly bedtime battles that seem to drag on for hours? Is getting your child to sleep turning into an endless struggle that leaves you both drained? You’re not alone—so many tired parents face the same frustrating cycle, night after night. If your child takes forever to fall asleep or you’re dealing with tears, tantrums, and bedtime battles, it’s time for a change. A consistent bedtime routine can be a total game-changer for your family’s sleep. I’ve created a FREE 5-Day Bedtime Routine Challenge designed specifically for parents just like you who are ready to say goodbye to bedtime battles and hello to a peaceful, smooth bedtime! Here’s how it can help: - Reduce bedtime struggles: Children feel more secure and settled when they know what to expect. - Faster sleep onset: A consistent routine signals the body it’s time to sleep, leading to faster and smoother transitions into dreamland. - Improved mood for everyone: No more spending hours putting your child to bed—get some of your evenings back to recharge! Imagine this: Instead of fighting bedtime every night, your child is calm and ready for bed. The routine becomes predictable, and they start to drift off to sleep more easily. Meanwhile, you finally have time to relax at the end of the day. Are you tired of the struggles? It’s time for a change. Let’s make bedtime peaceful again! Join the challenge! Comment “BEDTIME,” and I’ll send you the link to download the guide. You’ll get actionable steps that you can start implementing right away, creating a lasting, structured, and calming bedtime routine that works for your family. Let’s transform bedtime and give your family the rest you need! #BedtimeRoutineChallenge #TiredParents #PeacefulBedtime #SleepTraining

😩Is your too do list weighing you down, preventing you from seeing and enjoying the beauty in your life? 🦁Are you ready to be brave and make small shifts to help you reclaim your peace and happiness? This week’s Brave Action Steps: ✅Do this practice: Before going to bed, journal. Unburden your mind by releasing your worries in a notebook. If you wake up in the middle of the night with your head spinning, pick up the notebook and do it again. (I personally keep a spiral handy where I just write the stuff down in the dark. It’s not intended for me to read or follow up on later, it is intended to free up the space in my mind, so I can sleep.) ✅Say this affirmation: "I release what I cannot control." 💤By letting go of the day’s stressors, you gift yourself peace of mind and promote healthy and restorative sleep. #bravechallenge #bebravelivefabulous #worklifebalance #mentalhealth #stress #mondaymotivation

😩Is your too do list weighing you down, preventing you from seeing and enjoying the beauty in your life? 🦁Are you ready to be brave and make small shifts to help you reclaim your peace and happiness? This week’s Brave Action Steps: ✅Do this practice: Before going to bed, journal. Unburden your mind by releasing your worries in a notebook. If you wake up in the middle of the night with your head spinning, pick up the notebook and do it again. (I personally keep a spiral handy where I just write the stuff down in the dark. It’s not intended for me to read or follow up on later, it is intended to free up the space in my mind, so I can sleep.) ✅Say this affirmation: "I release what I cannot control." 💤By letting go of the day’s stressors, you gift yourself peace of mind and promote healthy and restorative sleep. #bravechallenge #bebravelivefabulous #worklifebalance #mentalhealth #stress #mondaymotivation

Is your child waking up scared from nightmares or night terrors? 🌙😳 Nighttime fears are common, but there are strategies to help your child feel safe and get back to sleep. In my latest blog post, “How to Help Your Child Overcome Nightmares & Night Terrors,” I share: ⭐️ How to respond to nightmares vs. night terrors. ⭐️ Comforting strategies to help your child feel safe. ⭐️ Tips to avoid reinforcing fear or creating sleep dependencies. Nighttime fears don’t have to be overwhelming. Check out the blog for helpful tips to bring sleep back to your home! 😴💤 Blog Post: https://lnkd.in/gUdPKxUJ Subscribe Here: https://lnkd.in/gNGBCpYN

There are 7 types of rest but we’re taught that sleep is🥇 Were also taught our sleep can & must be skimped out on to be successful. And to push the others to the side while we work, raise children, pursue our passions, prioritize our mental health, personal values, desires & wellbeing etc. This is a dangerous approach & impedes on people’s ability to thrive & experience true peace, ease & inner power through every season of life. That’s where Solstice Holistic Soul Work comes in & why the Signature Program transforms lives in a matter of months. Because clients learn to master the art of rest, living intentionally & using the energy in a purposeful way. Which type of rest will you be prioritizing this weekend to assure you start next week fully rested, recharged & reconnected to yourself? What do you need this weekend for optimal alignment & to feel your best in general? Whatever it is, no matter how many excuses your brain tries to come up with or how hard it feels. Advocate for it. Listen to, honor, mother, tend to & respect yourself & your needs. Courageously & consistently. With discipline & devotion. You deserve that. We ALL deserve that. And it’s up to us as conscious adults to create lives that make space for rest. WEEKEND soul work: Intentionally remove yourself from the back burner this weekend. Place yourself at the front, queen, & turn the heat up on high re: no BS Solstice Self Care (nervous system, somatics, subconscious mind work, ritual, womb work, grounding, etc.) 👑👁️🧠💪🏼🫶🏼 1. Physical 2. Mental 3. Emotional 4. Social 5. Sensory 6. Creative 7. Spiritual XO Bailey, Founder & CEO of Solstice PS. reply to Solstice stories with “APPLY” to start your journey as a new client. Type “NEWSLETTER” to receive free soul work, holistic practices & tips every Sunday. #rest #selfcare #healing #holisticwellness #spiritualhealing #energywork #intuitivehealer #somatichealing #weekendmood #rechargeyoursoul

Things you dont ever get to see within a neurodiverse house! Sleep: Honestly you dont get to see the bedtimes, the waking up all night, midnight panics because something doesn't feel right or there is a bug! You dont get to see the lack of sleep on a parent and the absolute exhaustion of needing to have awareness and be ready to wake up to a meltdown at 4am! Space: No space is just yours, It is always an open invite for someone to have company or to come to you for support, your space is always shared and open as you know the second you relax and close the door someone will want you. Going outside: ok so yes, we do go outside but you dont see the routines, the considerations and the meltdowns behind going out that door, you dont see people coming home early from holidays in the middle of the night because you are once again getting no sleep in an unusual place. You also dont see the absolute joy, humour and connection that comes with understanding and openness. You also dont see the way one occasional hug can make a whole year You also dont see the way that you lean on each other when the world feels to big! So much goes on behind closed doors that you cannot see! This was why I created my parenting support services, starting at £25 pcm drop a 😍 below and I will message you the details! What is hidden in your world that you wish others understood? #lifecoaching #parentsupport #mumssupportingmums

Tired of bedtime battles? 🛌🏻 Here are some common reasons why your toddler might be struggling to stay in bed: 1️⃣ 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐁𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Moving from a cot to a bed can be unsettling. 2️⃣ 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞: Ensure they're getting enough physical activity and screen-free time. 3️⃣ 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐫𝐤: A night light or comforting routine can help. 4️⃣ 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫: A minor illness can disrupt sleep patterns. 5️⃣ 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐁𝐞𝐝𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞: A consistent routine signals to your child that it's time to wind down. Need more support? 💤 Book a free discovery call with Calm Nights Sleep Consultancy; visit https://lnkd.in/gQh4SZMA #calmnights #babysleep #sleepsolutions #toddlersleep #nightout #sleeptipsandtricks #childrensleep #sleeptraininghelp #babysleepexpert #sleeptrainer

Consistently practicing gratitude, upon waking and before sleep, makes a difference in your daily life. This practice was a key component to my recovering from burnout... And continues to help me avoid burning out again. What are you thankful for today? 🎃 #ThankfulThursday #familycaregivers