The Power Of The Golden Hour Before Bed For Better Sleep

Life after Kids with Drs. Brooke and Lynne

Sleep can certainly be elusive in this phase of life. Whether it be difficulty falling asleep or difficulty staying asleep, most of us have struggled with our sleep at one point or another. So, in this episode of The Life After Kids Podcast, we’re discuss the importance of the "golden hour" before sleep, how it can impact your subconscious mind, help you sleep better, and improve the start of your day the next morning. The golden hour is the last hour to hour and a half before bed, and during this time you should be intentional about what you focus on or put your energy into. Whatever you do during the last hour before bed time can have a positive impact on your subconscious mind while you sleep, prepping you for a productive start to your morning. Plus, the last things you do before bed can improve your quality of sleep.

Here are a few highlights from today’s episode:

Jot down three wins from the day and three wins that you expect to complete the following day during the golden hour. This helps to reflect on the day and prioritize tasks for the next day.

Try taking a warm bath with Epsom salts before bed to relax you and reduce muscle tension

Establish a bedtime routine that includes turning off electronics, dimming the lights, and avoiding blue light from phones or laptops, as it can disturb your deep sleep for 90 minutes.

Don’t watch anything high drama or high intensity before bed, as it can fire you up and sabotage your sleep. Instead, choose something light and positive that sets the tone for a good night's sleep.

Create a dark environment in your bedroom, either by using night shades or wearing a sleep mask, to promote a deeper sleep

Check out "Gap and Gain" by Dr. Benjamin Hardy for more tips

Timestamped Chapter Summary

• 0:01:33 - The concept of the "golden hour" and its impact on the following day
• 0:04:10 - The effects of blue light on sleep
• 0:06:03 - Dr. Lynne talks about getting into a space of creation and manifestation during the golden hour
• 0:06:46 - Physical activities to wind down before bed, including taking a bath with Epsom salts
• 0:08:04 - Tips for using magnesium lotion to relax muscles and promote sleep
• 0:09:20 - Dr. Lynne talks about winding down after supper and sending out a text to someone on her mind
• 0:10:03 - The importance of a dark room for quality sleep and the effects of light on the nervous system
• 0:11:02 - Dr. Brooke shares her experience using a sleep mask to block out light and promote quality sleep
• 0:11:24 - The concept of reflecting on the day and writing down three wins and three expected wins for the next day during the golden hour
• 0:13:21 - Dr. Brooke shares her planner and how she reflects on her day, week, and month during the golden hour
• 0:16:05 - Dr. Brooke discusses how reflecting on her monthly goals helps her prioritize tasks and avoid overwhelm
• 0:17:46 - An exercise for couples to reflect on their day and nurture their relationship before bed
• 0:18:58 - The benefits of expressing gratitude before bed and throughout the day
• 0:21:21 - The importance of not seeing the golden hour as another task and instead making it a nurturing and relaxing experience

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Making tomorrow even better than today,
Dr. Brooke and Dr. Lynne
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