Follow

Follow

Follow

0 saved

1

This is the last thing I do before sleep now.

#fyp #fyplemon8 #creatorsearchinsights #journaling #selfcare

2 days agoEdited to

Incorporating a reflective journaling practice before sleep has truly transformed my nightly routine. Using an app like Selfletter, where I write letters addressed to my past self, helps me acknowledge the day’s challenges without feeling overwhelmed. When I open the app around 11pm, I read the comforting words left by my past self — reminders like "Hey rough day, huh," and "You don't have to fix it tonight. Just get some sleep." This simple, compassionate interaction creates a sense of closure and acceptance that calms my mind. Following this, I write a reply as my future self, promising to face tomorrow with renewed energy and patience. This bidirectional communication feels empowering and deeply personal, fostering self-compassion and reducing stress. The act of writing these letters frees me from rumination and overthinking, paving the way for better quality sleep. I find the archive feature especially helpful—it allows me to look back on my emotional journey over weeks or months, noticing progress and recurring themes. This ongoing dialogue between my present and past selves serves as a gentle form of self-care and emotional processing, which is often missing from typical bedtime routines. If you struggle with unwinding at night or carrying daytime worries to bed, I highly recommend trying this method. Even spending five minutes on a journaling app like Selfletter can offer a quiet moment of reflection, emotional release, and mental clarity, making it the last thing you do before sleep.

Related posts

how to glow up before school starts!

#glowupforschool

315 likes

How to lock in before the new school year

Hey guys! I know not many people read the captions, but I just wanted to say thank you for private messaging me with all of your questions and suggestions and apologize if you had to wait for a response I am super busy around this time, and I get a lot of messages so thank you for being patient wit

1347 likes

A woman with long brown hair, eyes closed, hands over her chest and stomach, illustrating breathwork. The text overlay introduces 'breathwork for anxiety, energy release, & sleep' with Lemon8 branding.

A woman lies on her back on a rug, eyes closed, demonstrating breathwork for anxiety. Text overlay instructs to 'breathe in for 4 secs, brief hold, exhale till you can't anymore'.

A woman bends forward outdoors under a tree, illustrating breathwork for energy release. Text overlay describes forceful exhalation techniques to 'shove out any air with bad vibes'.

breathwork for anxiety, energy release, & sleep ✨

your breath is medicine! breathwork helps you to: ✔️ boost your mood ✔️ lower blood pressure ✔️ improve focus and memory ✔️ promote creativity ✔️ regulate emotions ✔️ reduce stress ✔️ be more present there are very simple ways to incorporate it into your life without taking up a lot o

223 likes

Bad sleep?do this before bed!

#insomnia #taoist #exercises #chineseculture #healthy

95 likes

Habits to start before college!

college is a big transition, but starting the right habits now can make it so much easier! here are a few that helped me the most when going from HS to university life. time management – start organizing your schedule now! It’s easy to skate by with mentally noting assignments in high school, but

797 likes

This image introduces the '10-3-2-1 sleep rule' with text overlaid on a neatly made bed with white bedding and a grey pillow.

This image shows a hand holding an iced coffee, illustrating the '10 hours before bed no more caffeine' rule with tips on caffeine consumption.

This image displays a bowl of chicken, rice, and broccoli, representing the '3 hours before bed no more food' rule with associated meal planning tips.

Try this to sleep better! 💤🌙

If you’re having trouble falling asleep or want to improve your overall quality of sleep, give these tips a try! I think the biggest thing when following these tips is having intentionality. You have to be intentional about knowing when to stop drinking caffeine, stop eating, cutting out screen

20.4K likes

Tips for Better Sleep at Night

Struggling with sleepless nights, overthinking at bedtime, or waking up still exhausted? These gentle sleep tips are designed to help you create a calming nighttime routine, soothe your nervous system, and build a peaceful environment that supports deep, restful sleep. From making your bedroom f

261 likes

How to get the best night sleep 😴💤

One thing I’ve been working on over the past fee years is keeping my bedtime in check. Because I had such a hectic schedule growing up, I am used to staying up late in the night. It’s been a hard habit to break but it has definitely improved over the years. Baby when I tell you romanticizing tha

13.2K likes

Drink Lemon Water Before Coffee 🍋💧

Drinking lemon water in the morning before coffee can offer several health benefits, including: ✅ Hydration: Rehydrate your body after a night’s sleep. ✅ Digestion: Lemon boosts digestive enzymes for a smoother start. ✅ Immunity: Packed with vitamin C to support your immune system. ✅ pH Balan

1237 likes

A person in a black coat and jeans stands before a large window, holding a cup. Overlay text reads "Read this first if you are 25 years old or older," introducing life advice.

A person stands in front of a window, partially obscured. The image displays life advice points: "1. Don't waste your time with people who don't care about you" and "2. Take care of your health seriously," with explanatory text.

A person is partially visible in front of a window. The image presents life advice points: "3. Start saving money before it is too late" and "4. Stop proving yourself on the path that others tell you," accompanied by detailed explanations.

9 thing ! helps reduce mistakes in life.

I'm 39 years old and this is what I've learned from my mistakes and what I've done. If you were younger than me, you wouldn't make the same mistakes I did. #Lemon8partner #Lemon8Diary #advice #inyour20s #wisdom #lifeadvice #mentalhealth #lemon8diarych

616 likes

🌙✨ Things that help me burn fat during sleep 🛏️

I’ve been experimenting with a few habits that help me burn fat while I sleep (yes, it’s possible!), and I wanted to share what’s been working for me. These small changes have made a huge difference in how I feel when I wake up, and I think they’ll help you too! 💪✨ 1️⃣ Drink Water 💧 Hydration is k

16.8K likes

A bedroom scene with a bed featuring white bedding and an orange LED light strip illuminating the wall behind the headboard. The image has text overlayed that reads 'HOW TO FIX YOUR SLEEP SCHEDULE Tips for a restful sleep'.

A white bowl filled with pasta, ground meat, shredded cheese, and microgreens, with a glass of water in the background. Text on the image advises to 'HAVE YOUR MEAL 2 TO 3 HRS BEFORE BED' for better digestion and detoxification.

A person's foot in a white sneaker and blue pants is shown on a red running track with white lines. A shadow of a person making a peace sign is cast on the track. Text encourages a 'WALK AFTER DINNER' for metabolism.

HOW TO FIX YOUR SLEEP SCHEDULE🌚

Sleep plays an important role in healing and recovery. During the hours we rest is a time our body’s are hard at work- cleaning up, detoxifying and restoring. I love my sleep and I love to be in bed by 10pm but It wasn’t always like this for me. In 2021 when a snowball effect of chronic autoimmu

1105 likes

A bedroom scene with a bed and nightstand, featuring a sunrise alarm clock displaying 08:30 and emitting a warm, yellow-orange light. Text overlay reads "FIX YOUR SLEEP SCHEDULE WITH THIS!".

A smartphone displaying 5:12 on a dark textured surface. Text highlights disadvantages of phone alarms: cortisol spikes, snooze temptation, and increased phone usage.

A white sunrise alarm clock displaying 7:12 in red digits on a nightstand. Text lists benefits: natural waking, circadian rhythm regulation, and waking before sunrise without disturbance.

this will change the way you sleep forever!!

i’m not big on recommending products to help make your life better (bc 99% of the time lifestyle changes are a result of desire/discipline, not products!) ✨ BUT THIS ONE ✨ this clock is sooo valuable in helping you to wake up earlier naturally, regulate your circadian rhythm, and wake up with

1220 likes

A person sleeps in bed with an eye mask, illustrating a 'SLEEP ROUTINE before-during-after' for 'a NOT rot girl summer'. The image features a yellow sun icon and a cartoon character, with 'Lemon8 @flurrishhh' branding.

A bedroom scene with a yoga mat, laptop, and dresser, detailing 'BEFORE BED' steps: 'Shut off phone 2hrs before bed', 'Do yoga/breathing exercises', and 'Drink tea/read'. It includes 'Lemon8 @flurrishhh' branding.

A person sleeping in bed, illustrating 'DURING (SLEEP)' tips: 'Sleep in SILENCE!', 'Charge your phone in another room', and 'Darken your environment'. The image includes 'Lemon8 @flurrishhh' branding and floral accents.

3 PART SLEEP ROUTINE: SLEEP BETTER

Everyone knows a good night’s sleep can make or break your day. But there are steps you can take before, during and after your sleep to help make you feel more refreshed. Save this and try it yourself, even one night made a difference for me. 1. Before (pre sleep) 1. Technology Shutdown 1-2 H

723 likes

5 things to do before 10AM✨

do you think adding these habits to your morning routine will help you thrive??? #morningpowerhabits #morningmotivation #intentionalliving #morningrituals #motivation

591 likes

A stylized doll-like figure with dark hair and makeup lies on a bed, holding a smartphone. Text overlay reads: "Say your affirmations before bed girls" with heart, sparkle, and butterfly emojis. A city skyline is visible in the background.

A list of 12 "BED TIME AFFIRMATIONS" is displayed against a dark, starry night sky with crescent moon icons. Affirmations include being grateful, strong, beautiful, and confident, focusing on positive experiences and future possibilities.

Text overlay "DON'T go to Sleep Before repeating These Affirmations" is presented against a starry night sky over mountains. Affirmations focus on being guided during sleep, inviting positive dreams, and trusting inner wisdom.

Affirmations before you sleep 🤍🌸🩷💤

It’s good to have a positive mind before you go to sleep so you can have peaceful sleep and amazing dreams Start speaking good things to yourself before you go to sleep let everything go before you close your eyes and prepare for a better day tomorrow whatever is stressing you whatever you are worr

33 likes

Need some softness before 🛏️??🌸

Lately, bedtime has become my sacred ceremony. I light a candle. I talk to my journal. I wrap my face in oils and soft music. It’s not just about sleep — it’s about safety. It’s a way to come home to myself gently, without expectation. 🌙 So tell me, soft soul: What’s one bedtime habit th

384 likes

A line drawing of a person sitting and reading a book while holding a mug, with the title '100 Books to Read Before You Die:' in black and red text.

A grid of 12 book covers, numbered 1-12, featuring titles like 'Deep Work,' 'Atomic Habits,' 'Sapiens,' 'Can't Hurt Me,' 'The Psychology of Money,' 'Think Like a Monk,' and '12 Rules for Life.'

A grid of 12 book covers, numbered 13-24, including 'I Will Teach You To Be Rich,' 'The Four Agreements,' 'The Power of Now,' 'The Alchemist,' 'Man's Search For Meaning,' and 'A Short History of Nearly Everything.'

100 Books To Read Before You Die!

100 Books to Read Before You Die 📚✨ Imagine filling your mind with stories, lessons, and wisdom that change the way you see the world. These 100 books are the ultimate list for anyone who wants to live fully, think deeply, and dream bigger. From timeless classics to modern must-reads, e

45 likes

A close-up of a plate of spaghetti with text overlaying it, detailing dinner recommendations like cooking a homemade meal and eating 2-3 hours before bed.

A cozy room with warm, ambient lighting, featuring a woven mirror and a vase of dried flowers on a table. Text describes dimming lights to signal winding down.

sleep better with a low-dopamine pm routine 😴

I want to start off by saying I am far from implementing this every night myself. I am still so tempted to edit social media content on the couch. some nights I still have to will myself to shower and do skin care. I often get cravings and want a snack or something sweet too close to bed. I hop

2120 likes

A person's hand wearing a gold ring with a red accent, and a blue bracelet, inside a car. A speech bubble states, "My Oura ring told me I was sick before I got sick." A pink flip phone with "EVERY THING WILL BE OK" is on the floor.

My Oura ring clocked my body before I did 😭🤧

So remember I told you guys I’ll update you on the oura ring? Well I had it for some time now. I love the feedback about my sleep , body temp and it even tells me if I’m ready for today. Well this past week my body has been in high stress mode and my deep sleep plummeted . I do have anxiety so I th

2397 likes

The 2 Most Important Things I Do Before School!

🧘🏻‍♀️ Stretch: Loosens up the body and wakes up the mind before a long day! It's such an easy thing to do and only takes 5-10 minutes, but it makes such a difference in my focus throughout the day! 📒 Plan my day: Writing down tasks helps me stay organized and focused. I like to brain dump ev

12 likes

How to reinvent & recreate yourself before 2025

New YouTube video is now live! How to reinvent & recreate yourself before 2025, I share step by step on how to change your life NOW and rebrand yourself before 2025. If you’re trying to become the best version of yourself this video is for you… Link to my YouTube in my bio! 🎧✨ #seldevelo

90 likes

How to lock in before the new school year

Hey guys I’m so sorry for the repost it’s for and educators challenge haha sorry I love yall #BackToSchool #backtoschool #studentlife #collage

124 likes

A recipe graphic for a 'FAT BURNING Drink BEFORE GOING TO BED,' listing ingredients like apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, cinnamon sticks, warm water, and honey, with corresponding visual representations of each item.

Melt Fat While You Sleep 😴 💤• 30LBS In A MONTH

This drink right here is the one!!! I give you guys smoothies to drink twice a day with a plan meal but this is the drink you need at night to settle all of the work you put in during the day. 1. 6 Tbsp of Apple Cider Vinegar 2. 1 Lemon Juice 3. 2 Cinnamon Sticks 4. 1/2 of Cup of Warm Wate

1923 likes

A cozy bedroom scene with white crumpled bedding and pillows, illuminated by soft light. The image introduces "3 things to do Before bed For better sleep" with a "Swipe" prompt, indicating a series of tips.

A hand holds a black bottle of pillow mist, labeled with "CBD with Lavender & Eucalyptus." The text overlay lists activities for a relaxing routine, such as reading, warm baths, stretching, mocktails, and meditation.

An open book rests on a surface, with warm, soft mood lighting in the background. The text emphasizes "NO BIG LIGHT **MOOD LIGHTING ONLY" to signal winding down, support circadian rhythm, and aid transition to sleep.

3 things to do before bed for better sleep

Struggling to get quality sleep? 💤 Here are 3 key tips to help you wind down and rest easy: ✨ Create a Relaxing Routine: Establishing a calming pre-sleep routine signals to your body that it's time to unwind. This could include activities like reading, taking a warm bath, or meditating, whic

614 likes

try NOT to do these things before 9am

The older I get, the more I realize just how important my mornings are! There have been so many times I've done some of these 9 things and I've just started my day off poorly... These are things that I try my best to avoid in the mornings! 1. Checking social media: you never know what y

77 likes

🥰🫶3-Minute Before-Bed Yoga for Better Sleep 🫶

3-Minute Before-Bed Yoga for Better Sleep (Beginner-Friendly)# #yoga BedtimeYoga #YogaForSleep

15 likes

I fell into a depressive episode.. now what? ✨🫶🌧️

you know the feeling.. you start to get more tired then usual doing your daily tasks, doing things that felt good before start to feel heavier & less appealing, your sleep schedule starts to fall off, and your food cravings are insane..like you could literally eat everything & never stop, y

234 likes

Discussions to have before moving in with your lvr

Disclaimer- though this could apply to any romantic relationship, I’m specifically aiming this towards heterosexual couples because it’s the only living dynamic I have experience with. 1. Talk about finances before moving in with each other. This may seem like a no brained but you’ll be surp

965 likes

How I Made My Bedroom More Sleep-Friendly🌙

If your bedroom doesn’t feel like a relaxing place to unwind, falling asleep can be way harder than it should be. These are the simple things I do that help me sleep better - and they’re all super doable. 1. Keep a few plants nearby I have a pothos and a snake plant in my room. They’re low main

676 likes

How to get the best night sleep 💤

Follow my TikTok nasiaakealah_ Also One thing l've been working on over the past fee years is keeping my bedtime in check. Because I had such a hectic schedule growing up, I am used to staying up late in the night. It's been a hard habit to break but it has definitely improved over the year

5892 likes

See more