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How do you wind down once you climb into bed? Lately I’ve been queueing up https://cupofjo.com/2022/10/06/funny-podcast-episode/” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”>hilarious podcasts while wrapped in our beloved https://www.brooklinen.com/pages/collections-sheets?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=cupofjo&utm_content=112022″ rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”>Brooklinen sheets. But I’m always curious about what others do to slow down their minds at night. Here are four tips, plus https://www.brooklinen.com/collections/luxe-sateen-sheets?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=cupofjo&utm_content=112022″ rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”>the staples I swear by for a good night’s sleep…
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1. Start with fresh sheets. Sometimes I’ll take an evening shower just because nothing feels better than shaved legs and clean sheets, don’t you think? Brooklinen’s https://www.brooklinen.com/collections/classic-percale-sheets?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=cupofjo&utm_content=112022″ rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”>classic percale sheets are super crisp (they feel like the cool side of the pillow), and their buttery smooth https://www.brooklinen.com/collections/luxe-sateen-sheets?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=cupofjo&utm_content=112022″ rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”>luxe sateen sheets get softer after each wash. (Also, wouldn’t https://www.brooklinen.com/collections/heathered-cashmere-sheets?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=cupofjo&utm_content=112022″ rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”>heathered cashmere bedding make the ultimate holiday gift?)
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2. Watch something light and funny. At the end of the day, I need a way to turn off my brain. So, I like reading https://cupofjo.com/2021/05/11/sorrow-and-bliss/” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”>novels or https://www.vulture.com/2022/09/why-does-every-teen-in-every-movie-want-to-go-to-yale.html#_ga=2.58728484.84460510.1668977125-786297616.1668977125″ rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”>magazine articles that make me laugh. “Every time I get in bed, I think, ‘Tonight is the night I will read my book!’” filmmaker (and former CoJ editor) https://cupofjo.com/2017/08/10/the-joy-of-re-watching-tv-shows/” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”>Stella Blackmon told us. “But then I end up watching fan edits of Gilmore Girls on YouTube until midnight.” For evening relaxation, prop yourself up against a mound of https://www.brooklinen.com/products/down-pillow?variant=8364283203&pack-size=1&utm_source=blog&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=cupofjo&utm_content=112022″ rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”>fluffy down pillows. They come in three versions — firm, mid-plush and plush — so you can find your perfect squish. (I recommend their bestselling mid-plush!)
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3. Light a candle. In the winter, we set up a scent station in our bedroom (with the help of nine-year-old Anton), and the ritual of lighting the match reminds us to slow down and breathe. https://www.brooklinen.com/products/candle?variant=40097977270362&pack-size=1&utm_source=blog&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=cupofjo&utm_content=112022″ rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”>This candle smells like eucalyptus and basil, and I love the https://www.brooklinen.com/products/candle?variant=40097977729114&pack-size=1&utm_source=blog&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=cupofjo&utm_content=112022″ rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”>Rise candle for an energy burst in the morning.
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4. Take a hot bath. Stylist https://cupofjo.com/2017/09/21/linda-rodin-beauty-aging-advice/” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”>Linda Rodin says her bath is the only place she can fully tune out: “No magazines, no music, no phone.” Once you step out of the tub, warm yourself in https://www.brooklinen.com/products/waffle-robe?variant=39787338760282&utm_source=blog&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=cupofjo&utm_content=112022″ rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”>these classic waffle robes. Made out of 100% Turkish cotton, they’re fast drying and super absorbent. (They’d also be perfect for visiting friends and family.)
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Great news: Brooklinen is kicking off their https://www.brooklinen.com?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=cupofjo&utm_content=112022″ rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”>Black Friday sale. Get 20% off your order, no code required. https://www.brooklinen.com?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=cupofjo&utm_content=112022″ rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”>See everything here, if you’d like — including their elegant https://www.brooklinen.com/collections/linen-sheets?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=cupofjo&utm_content=112022″ rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”>linen sets and https://www.brooklinen.com/collections/super-plush-towels?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=cupofjo&utm_content=112022″ rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”>super-plush towels.
Thoughts? How do you wind down for a restful sleep? I’d love to hear…
(Photos by https://www.stellablackmon.com/” rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”>Stella Blackmon for Cup of Jo. This post is sponsored by Brooklinen, a company we’ve worn and loved for years. Thank you for supporting the brands that help keep Cup of Jo running.)
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