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January 28, 2022
“Within yourself is a stillness, a sanctuary to which you can retreat at any time and be yourself.”
─ Hermann Hesse
LEARN
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Melatonin isn’t a sleeping pill, but it can act like a dose of sunset, tricking your body into feeling like it’s time to sleep. Click the link below to learn how to properly use it.
LEARN HOW TO USE MELATONIN
PICK
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With the start of the New Year, you may have felt inspired to pick up a new hobby. If you’re not sure where to start, consider these 4 types of hobbies to explore and get guidance on how to implement what you need into your own leisure time.
PICK THE RIGHT HOBBY TO FULFILL YOU
EAT
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Oatmeal may be your go-to breakfast, but consider making it your next crave-worthy dessert before bed. The complex carbs in oats are a natural source of melatonin. Plus, oats also contain a small amount of sleep-inducing vitamin B3, as well as magnesium, a mineral that aids in muscle and nerve relaxation.
EAT PEANUT BUTTER BANANA BAKED OATMEAL
PRACTICE
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PRACTICE New beginnings start with putting to bed what’s to come before. During this 15-minute guided meditation, you’ll walk back through 2021 to reflect on your life and process emotions & thoughts that may keep you from a fresh start in 2022.
PRACTICE 15-MINUTE GUIDED MEDITATION FOR NEW BEGINNINGS
Gentle Reminder
P.S. We share these recommendations once a month. If you have a recipe, book, song, podcast, article, or other inspiration to suggest, we hope you'll share by emailing us at care@balooliving.com.