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Issue #16

Hey, friends! It’s been a hot minute β€” how are you? As always, if you’re new and want to check out my previous issues, you can do so here.

You may have noticed it’s been a few weeks since I last sent a newsletter. In the name of everything this newsletter stands for, I listened to my body, mind, and spirit as it screamed for a break.

I’m always down to step back and rest a bit, but this was an interesting situation. Although I felt the need for a break, I didn’t quite understand why I needed one. I wasn’t overcommitting myself nearly as much as I normally do, nor was I working extreme hours or taking on extra responsibilities. Everything was pretty… normal. Yet, I was absolutely exhausted.

So, I took a break. I rested. I skipped writing this newsletter. I canceled some plans. Even when I felt like I didn’t have a good reason to do so. Now, five or so weeks later, I’m back β€” and I feel like I’m finally returning to my baseline.

The moral of the story? Sometimes you just have to trust yourself and your needs. Even if it doesn’t β€œmake sense” or if you’re unsure why you feel the way you feel.

Today’s recipe is around sleep β€” something I did a lot of during this break period. I hope that, if you relate to today’s topic, you take some time to get some good sleep.

Talk soon,

Emily

The Recipe Breakdown

Lemon: Sleep. We know it’s important to our overall health, plus who doesn’t enjoy a good night’s sleep?

Ingredient #1: Night routine. If you’ve worked with me as a self care coach, you know I truly believe in the power of morning and evening routines. Our bodies are highly influenced by our routines, so when you do the same 3-6 things before bed every night, eventually your body will start to know that this is your night routine and will start to prepare your body’s natural melatonin earlier to prepare you for sleep! Amazing! If you’re not sure where to start with a night routine, I recommend starting simple. Brushing your teeth, putting on moisturizer, listening to a meditation while you fall asleep. And if you have no idea where to start, you can always book a call with me to go over it.

Ingredient #2: Maintaining a schedule. This is definitely what I struggle with the most. I’ve been told time and time again that one of the best things you can do for your sleep schedule and for your mental health is to go to sleep and to wake up at the same time every day. However, I’m a sucker for sleeping in and snoozing, so we’re not quite there yet. But it’s a goal that I hope to accomplish sometime in the future, because I definitely think I would oversleep less if I were waking up at the same time every morning.

Ingredient #3: Supplements. Now, I know this might be controversial β€” but I’m not here to argue the merits or risks of taking supplements. I just know that I feel better and sleep better when I take supplements before bed, especially melatonin, magnesium, and L-theanine. Natural Calm is a great, non-pill way to try out magnesium and L-theanine.

Want to talk about your own lemons, ingredients, or lemonade recipes? Feel free to reply to this email!

πŸ‹ Lemon Zest πŸ‹

The Little Things that help make my days a bit brighter πŸ’•

🎡 I know I’m a few years behind on this, but I just finished listening to The Hate U Give and I cannot recommend it more, even if it’s technically a YA novel.

πŸ“ I finally gave into my Instagram ads and bought the Lavendaire’s Weekly Reset Planner. Also, since 2022 is quickly coming up, if you need some planner recs make sure you reply to this email or DM me!

πŸ“§ I recently discovered this before-bed newsletter, which has become another great addition to my evening routine.

πŸ’­ Your long read of the week: The past, present, and future of body image in America.

πŸ’œ Remember to be kind to yourself and your body. This gentle How To on updating your wardrobe after a size change is a great guide to reframing clothes shopping.

β˜• If you’d like to support my work and Making Lemonade, consider buying me a coffee or sending a few dollars my way via Venmo: @emmyfromminny! β˜•

Emily Harrison is the author of Making Lemonade. She currently resides in Arlington, VA, but is a proud Minnesotan through and through. An email nerd by day, she also provides compassionate coaching to help others build their self care and intuition. When she’s not over-scheduling herself, Emily loves to binge audiobooks, sit by water, and reflect on personal growth. You can follow her on Twitter and Instagram for more #OnBrand content.

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