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En esta oportunidad, Me invito a la iniciativa Cuando la noche me invita a soltar y me dejó pensando: ¿es que hasta de la rutina de sueño podemos hablar? ¡Claro que sí!
My friend @maru2007 reminds me of my beginnings; whatever initiative came up, there I was, so bravo to you and for that enthusiasm with what you contribute to each community!👏 I think I should get back to that practice because I had so much fun and wow! I keep discovering that I can talk about anything and for all kinds of audiences. Thank you! And "keep inviting me 🤗".
On this occasion, she invited me to the initiative [Cuando la noche me invita a soltar] and it got me thinking: can we even talk about our sleep routine? Of course we can! I start with the annoyance it causes me when people say things like, 'I didn't sleep well,' 'I got up five times during the night,' 'I was awake all night,' and believe me, I find it curious because I am the kind of person who lays my head on the pillow and within five minutes, I am 'out of this world' until the next day. But if I am sure of one thing, it is that sleep affects everything we do and how we spend the following day, and when it becomes pathological because we cannot fall asleep, we must seek help.
My rest or sleep routine begins at 6 in the evening, as I told you, because I fall asleep very, very quickly. That is why I have to make the most of the time when I have no pending tasks. At that time, I prepare dinner; the idea is not to eat too late to avoid acidity or heaviness in the stomach. I can accompany it with tea, although that does not always happen. I might accompany the routine with a bath or not because I already took one when I got home from work at noon. Therefore, these routines can change depending on the day (for example, if it's Friday or Sunday, which are 'go with the flow' days).
Now I will get to what I must do before surrendering to the arms of Morpheus:
My facial cleansing routine. The efforts I make to keep my skin clean, healthy, and fresh lead me to cleanse, wash, and moisturize it with every cream that comes along. My mother would say, "what matters is the intention," and it's true, because while other people’s skin looks tired or dry, mine stays "presentable" 😊. This routine is so important that many times I start convincing myself that it’s not necessary, but then, even if I’m already lying down, I get up and do it to sleep peacefully 😉.
Reading the Bible. I don’t do it out of religion or fanaticism; I do it because I believe in God and the promise He has for me. As Catholics (which is my religion), sometimes we are labeled as "cold" for not studying the Word or what the Bible truly says. That’s why, to avoid being classified that way, I try to read a few lines, paragraphs, or a book that has caught my attention.
I started with the Gospels and from there I have read the letters of the apostles, the few books that talk about women, and one of my favorite books, which is Proverbs.
This has helped me to engage in conversations and know how to discern what they sometimes want to teach us. Since I enjoy reading, for me it is an intimate and reflective moment.
Rutina de limpieza de mi rostro. Los esfuerzos que hago por mantener mi piel limpia, sana y fresca, me lleva a limpiarla, lavarla e hidratarla con cuanta crema va a apareciendo. Diría mi madre "lo que cuenta es la intención" y es cierto, porque mientras otras personas se les ve la piel cansada o seca, la mía se mantiene "presentable" 😊. Esta rutina es tan importante, que muchas veces comienzo a convencerme de que no hace falta, pero después, así esté ya acostada, me levanto y me la hago para dormir tranquila 😉.
La lectura de la biblia. No lo hago por religión o fanatismo, lo hago porque creo en un Dios y la promesa que tiene para mí. Como católicos (que es mi religión), a veces nos tildan de "fríos" por no estudiar la palabra o lo que verdaderamente dice la biblia. Por eso, para no caer en que me cataloguen así, intento leerme unas líneas, párrafos o algún libro que haya llamado mi atención.
Inicié con los evangelios y desde allí he leído las cartas de los apóstoles, los pocos libros que hablan de las mujeres y uno de mis libros preferidos que es Proverbios.
Esto me ha ayudado a entablar conversaciones y saber discernir de lo que a veces nos quieren enseñar. Como me gusta la lectura, para mí es un momento íntimo y reflexivo.
Then, I get caught up in social media for a while, alternating with the blessed habit of having the TV on without watching anything. I am very visual and auditory, so I need lights and sound to be able to relax.
I try to have a program to watch at that 7:00 p.m. time, but it is very difficult to find. I like reality shows, some Spanish or Argentine programs, but everything live; I don't like watching documentaries or movies at that time.
Después, caigo presa un rato de las redes sociales, alternado con el bendito tema de tener el TV prendido sin ver nada. Soy demasiado visual y auditiva, por ende, debo tener luces y sonido para poder relajarme.
Intento tener un programa que ver en ese momento de las 7: 00 p. m. pero es muy difícil de encontrar. Me gustan los realities, algunos programas españoles o de Argentina, pero todo en vivo, no me gusta ver documentales o películas a esa hora.
I am someone who goes to bed early. Those who know me already know that at 8:00 p.m. I disconnect from any digital communication, and I am not one to study at night, do research, clean, or do anything else that involves being out of bed and occupying my mind with something.
Finally, I say my nighttime prayer of gratitude, entrust what I cannot change, and ask my guardian angel to watch over my dreams and grant me restorative rest so I can face the next day.
Obviously, there might be the occasional day when I can’t fall asleep, and honestly, it’s not due to worry or anything like that, but because I drank soda, stayed up too late, or simply wasn’t sleepy. In that case, I use the Marine exercise called 4-8-8, which consists of 4 seconds of inhaling, 8 seconds of holding the breath, and 8 seconds of exhaling. It helps me sleep and wake up the next day feeling just as if I had slept well😉.
Soy de dormir temprano. Los que me conocen ya saben que a las 8:00 p. m. me desconecto de cualquier medio de comunicación digital y no soy de estudiar de noche, hacer investigaciones, limpiar u otra cosa que implique estar fuera de cama ocupando la mente en algo.
Por último, hago mi oración de la noche de agradecimiento, de encomendar lo que no puedo cambiar y pedirle a mi ángel de la guarda que cuide de mis sueños y me otorgue un descanso reparador para poder afrontar el siguiente día.
Obviamente, puede existir uno que otro día que no logro conciliar el sueño y honestamente no es por preocupación ni nada, sino por tomar bebida gaseosa, dormir muy tarde, o simplemente estoy sin sueño. En ese caso, uso el ejercicio de los marines que se llama 4-8-8 y consiste en 4 segundos de inspiración, 8 de contener el aire, y 8 de exhalar. Me ayuda a dormir y despertar al otro día tan igual como si durmiera bien😉.
La portada, el banner y el separador, los hice en Canva.
El traductor que usé fue Google Traductor.
Hasta una nueva oportunidad 🌺
I have learned that sleep is as important as food or physical exercise; therefore, I try to get 8 hours or at least 6, to allow my brain and body to rest 😊.The photographs are my property or have their source cited. The cover, the banner, and the divider were made by me in Canva. The translator I used was Google Translate. Until a new opportunity 🌺.
