Here are my 5 sleeping tips for artists to help my fellow artist friends turn off the brain filled with a million ideas and finally catch some zzzzzzzzzs. Having a creative mind is often wonderful but it can be tiring. I find I often have my best ideas laying down in my bed before I am about to fall asleep. I have come up with a list of 5 sleeping tips for artists that have really helped me to fall sleep when I struggle. Read my 5 sleeping tips for artists below!
Don’t worry if you aren’t an artist I’m sure these sleeping tips will be helpful too!
Tips for Helping Artists Sleep
Tip #1 Brain Dump
If you haven’t tried brain dumping you need to! It is life changing! Brain dumping is where you make a list and free-write whatever is on your mind. I often make a to-do list for the next day, write down any ideas or any goals I have. I keep a notebook, a pen and a sketchbook beside my bed. If I am thinking about something it’s better for me to just write it down and then that way I don’t forget it and I can fall asleep with ease!
Tip #2 Stretching
As an artist I often have a very sore neck and shoulders. It doesn’t help that I have awful posture on top of that. If I am feeling very sore I will stretch my back with a foam roller or do some yoga poses for my back like child’s pose. In addition, I see a massage therapist and chiropractor regularly. I also apply heat cream if i’m in a lot of pain!
Tip #3 Scents
I sleep with dried lavender beside me and often use our diffuser to put something with lavender, tea tree or eucalyptus to help me fall asleep quickly. I have a sleep mask from Saje that is weighted and has dried lavender too - that always works for me!
Tip #4 Meditate/Deep Breathing
Times when I am particularly stressed I listen to recorded meditations on YouTube. It’s something I know I should do nightly and when I meditate I sleep better and faster. I also take a few deep breaths and really focus on my breath to help me unwind after a long day!
Tip #5 Reading
Reading like mediating and is something that really helps to calm me down. Again, it’s something I know I should do every night but realistically it doesn’t end up happening. I often read books on business, marketing, money mindset or professional development. I like reading these kinds of books because it makes me feel empowered about my art, making me feel positive and falling asleep happy is always the best feeling.
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