My first book, Sleep Affirmations, is now out and available anywhere books are sold! To keep the celebration going, I’m sharing 5 affirmations from this new bedtime book for adults (with pictures).

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If you haven’t heard, this bedtime book is more than just a book about sleep. It's comfort, strength, and hope when you need it. It's validation: you CAN sleep better tonight. You DO deserve that rest.

Here are a few tips on using this book:

• Flip through it in sequence (it’s set up to be a fluid experience) or open to a random page, trusting that the affirmation you land on is meant for you.
• Read out loud, in a whisper, or silently for at least a few minutes.
• Soak up the meaning and then just let the feeling of the message wash over you.
• Everything reads like poetry and the artwork is a soothing complement to the imagery that arises. Let that imagery stay with you as you prepare for bed, or lie down immediately after reading and allow your favorite words, phrases, or sentiments from the affirmation to stay with you.

There really is no wrong way to use this book—just be kind to yourself and give yourself some space to enjoy it, accept its guidance, and trust your inner wisdom. 

Reading healing affirmations before bed brings nourishment to the body and the soul.

As you read each passage, you will have a sense that you are being supported, right then, in knowing your own deepest truth: you are enough. Themes of forgiveness, courage, recovery, trust, and surrender are mixed throughout for a totally transformative experience.

It might be just what you need to end your day with. I’ve even had a few people tell me that they read this with their children and it puts everyone right to sleep!

With this beautiful evening ritual that you’re creating, you gain a sense of control over your life. You cultivate a quiet mind, a grateful heart, and a peaceful presence. 

5 Sleep Affirmations from My Bedtime Book for Adults

1. Where I am is okay.

I let go of all the fear that I should be somewhere other than here. There’s no wrong decision, no path that I’m on that I’m not meant to be on. I swim in pure acceptance, receptive to every message. This is the right way.

By reading inspirational text at night, you provide a nourishing pause for your brain and set the stage for healing and repair.

2. Each deep breath is a love note.

I focus on slow, steady breathing. Each breath feels like a drop of honey flowing through me. Oxygen breathes ease into every alcove of my body. My breathing is a message of peace and harmony.

3. Sleep is my spiritual practice.

I am deeply involved with the practice of letting things be as they are. Sleep is a way of contacting my highest truth, my deepest heart. My journey becomes a state of absolute gratitude. I practice going there now.

Waking up refreshed and ready to bring your best self into the world is proof that positive results come when you prioritize real rest.

4. There is only room for gratitude.

I leave no space for unhappiness to dwell in me. As my heart pumps gratitude into every cell of my body, I’m filled with awe. I am grateful for the sweetness that’s flowing through me. I am ready to follow the call of sleep.

When you’re rested, you’re more likely to show up in the world with more love, patience, and a genuine smile.

5. Dear universe: I am thankful.

I send a love note to the universe: Thank you for letting me know what it’s like to live. I’m truly blessed, even when there’s suffering. If I can’t take anymore, I will try to give. I appreciate another chance to open my heart and live.

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Tell me:

Which of these affirmations do you need the most today?

Tell me in the comments. I read every single one, and I'd love to know! 

With love,

Jen

P.S. Get your copy of Sleep Affirmations for 195 more affirmations like this. You'll sleep, and feel... so. much. better.