THE ART OF QUIETING YOUR MIND BEFORE BED All day long, thoughts run through your mind, and by the end of the day, your head is probably ready to explode. After all, it's estimated that in 24 hours you can have between 60,000–80,000 thoughts. At some point, your brain needs a break, and that’s especially true before you try to go to bed. Here are some ways to quiet your mind, so you can get a full night’s sleep! to write it out. Whether you are a fan of journaling, writing letters, or simply just listing out your problems, goals, and thoughts, grab a pen and paper and make it a nightly routine. This way, your thoughts will be freed before your head hits the pillow.
Try a light snack. When you can’t sleep, the last thing that you want to do is eat something heavy. In fact, when you eat a large meal right before bed, your digestive system can become
Keep your bed for sleeping. If you aren’t sleeping, get out of bed! Getting in the habit of scrolling through your phone, watching TV, reading, working, or even eating in bed teaches your brain that your bed is for things other than sleeping! If you find yourself tossing and turning, get out of bed and try a relaxing activity such as reading, journaling, listening to music, or meditating. When you get tired, try getting back in bed.
overwhelmed. But, studies have shown that eating a light carbohydrate snack such as crackers or popcorn when you can’t sleep may be helpful.
Turn your room into a sleep haven. Keeping your bedroom neat, relaxing, and calm can help improve your sleep! Keep all televisions, computers, and screens out of the bedroom and furnish it with soft colors and textures
Breathe deeply. Breathing exercises can not only help calm your mind and spirit, but they can lower your heart rate, which is especially beneficial in relieving stress or anxiety when things are upsetting you. Write it down. Instead of letting thoughts fill your mind right before bed (such as the next day’s tasks or any worries you have), set aside time before bed
that are tranquil and soothing to you
Pumping the brakes on worrisome thoughts racing through your mind can be tough, but trying these tips and tricks may earn you some relief and much needed sleep.
Introducing Our New Dental Hygienist Welcome, Ashlee!
We are excited to announce a new member of the Elkins Dental family and our fabulous dental hygienist team: Ashlee! If you haven’t had the opportunity to meet her yet, she is a ray of sunshine with a true passion for her career. Before coming to us, Ashlee was a dental hygienist living in Nampa, Idaho. She recently purchased a home in the area, and we were thrilled to welcome her aboard. Ashlee and Cheyenne attended dental hygienist school together and have remained great friends ever since and work extremely well together. “I always loved going to the dentist, and when I was younger, I wanted to be an orthodontist,”Ashlee tells us.“But once I started to go to dental school, I quickly realized that dental hygiene was my calling, and I now have four years of experience!”
Ashlee loves working with people and helping to build their self-esteem. Every chance she gets, she tries to help her patients feel special for the hour they are in her chair. Ashlee notes that sometimes, an hour just isn’t enough time, and she’s always left wishing she had more time! If there’s one thing she wants everyone to know, it’s to never fear going to the dentist, and don’t apologize for the way your teeth look, even if you haven’t been to the dentist in 10 years. She assures you nobody is judging! Outside of work, Ashlee loves to get outdoors and spend time with her family. She has two small dogs and a brand-new kitten! We can’t wait for you to meet Ashlee; we are so excited to have her aboard!
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