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We all crave a good night’s sleep as part of our never-ending quest for wellness? We’ve also all endured the usual “mainstream” tips. Adopt a regular sleep time, eschew caffeine after dark, avoid stimulating activity and/or screen time ahead of the magic hour. Got it. Tried it. What’s next? Because in a world where no “one-size-fits-all” sleep tip exists, we all need fresh ideas and recs to cycle through until we find the right combination for our own busy, sleep deprived lives. That’s why we wanted to explore the social feeds and past interviews of some of our favorite artists, a group of people out there living as jet-lagged and chaotic a life as anyone (with a little help from their crews, of course) while also dealing with annoying sleep burdens.
From Lady Gaga (who falls prey to an “overactive mind” that can keep her awake for three days straight) to Rihanna, (who admits to relying upon “sleep pockets,” which she realizes aren’t ideal), these icons know a thing or two about the quest for rest. So let’s explore some of the music industry’s favorite tricks and methods.
FKA Twigs is no stranger to unforeseen tour stressors, but even while away from home, the Eusexua singer follows a go-to insomnia prevention plan with a bedtime ritual. “I’ve always loved dressing for bed. [Having] a ‘look’ on even if I’m going to sleep, it makes me feel good.” she enthused while also recommending candles and incense and spending “quiet time to reflect on my day.” Well, crafting a “look” for bed might be too elaborate for most, but don’t let that intimidate you from considering the approach. Whether that means dedicating full-on sleep “outfits” or simply keeping a stash of fuzzy socks, that’s up to the individual. The same goes for scents that soothe, although Twigs isn’t wrong about incense setting the mood for relaxation.
Ice Spice has made headlines for her recent fitness kick, but when it comes to sleep hygiene, a simple cup of tea is a cornerstone of her approach. Following a performance, the rapper turns to calming tea like chamomile to wind down and start looking towards restful nours. Ariana Grande also favors the simplicity camp and considers wellness to be “an important investment.” To enter a restful state of mind, she meditates with essential oils like lavender, which she believes “immediately triggers calmness.” (As an aside, add a little lemongrass oil into that equation, and you might never want to leave bed.) Additionally, Kelly Clarkson keeps a bedside journal to record any lyrical ideas as she drifts off while preserving those ideas for another day.
Harry Styles happens to be a fan of a regimented wellness routine, especially while globe-trotting away from Harry’s House. As such, he favors 10 hours of shut-eye and vitamin-loaded IVs, and he maintains an astounding list of dietary restrictions to keep his energy and voice in tip-top shape. Additionally, he loads up his hotel room with multiple humidifiers that “apparently made it look like he was stepping out of a steam room when he opened his hotel-room door.” That might be overkill, sure, but Styles favors that last practice for hydration purposes including for his vocal cords (he likely took a cue from Mariah Carey). And for those who also find comfort in structure, perhaps one of Harry’s tips will inspire their own ultra-supportive routine.
Sabrina Carpenter sits on one end of this spectrum by eschewing distractions before bedtime, including television. In fact, as the “Espresso” crooner declared, “I can’t remember the last time I watched a TV show.” During her bedtime hour, which differs each day, she’s generally so spent that she prefers to pass out “as quickly as I can.” Whereas Olivia Rodrigo grants herself leeway on the screen time topic. The Vampire singer admits to sleeping “so much on tour,” sometimes up to 13 hours daily, but also, “I’ve been watching all of my comfort shows.” So pick your poison, and for Rodrigo, that means “watching Sex and the City every day,” and for current shows, might we suggest Ted Lasso or Emily In Paris for the same frivolous, feel-good effect?
CBD is high on the list of aids for Travis Barker, who developed his own Wellness Sleep Tincture, a vegan-based blend that contains melatonin to help regulate his sleep cycle. Likewise, Beyoncé espoused the strengths of CBD “for restless nights” and the “agitation that comes from not being able to fall asleep” along with the “healing properties” of honey. Then there’s Ed Sheeran, who has zero products to recommend, and as a self-labelled ex-bad boy, Sheeran’s bullet involves simply rising “at 5:30 every morning” by “not being a f*cking maniac with drinking, drugs, or just smoking” at night. And if it works? Good on him, but “Don’t” be afraid to seek out your own magic bullet.
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