Improve your sleep? 3 gemstones with a positive effect.

It has been found that almost a quarter of all Dutch people have difficulty getting a good night's sleep. Sleep problems manifest as; difficulty falling asleep, not being able to sleep through the night and waking up early. A comfortable bed and the right temperature are important, we all know that. But have you ever looked into whether gemstones can help with this?

I myself had difficulty sleeping through the night, my children are 4 & 2 years old and I always had a kind of 'vigilance' at night. Because of this, I didn't get into my deep sleep properly and was woken up by every little sound. I really wanted to improve this and for a while now I have been sleeping with an Amethyst under my pillow. I believe in it and (yep you'll never guess!) after a while I really started sleeping better!

This made me curious about other gemstones that have a positive effect on (night)time rest and relaxation. Below I have found three nice gemstones.

1. Amethyst
This purple shiny gemstone has been known since the Middle Ages for its healing effect on night sleep. The energy of amethyst brings peace to the mind and releases tension. This beautiful gemstone has a positive effect on the brain and the nervous system. It ensures that you fall asleep in a relaxed state and it is said that amethyst helps to make your dreams come true. Place an amethyst on your bedside table or under your pillow and fall asleep faster. Does your child sleep restlessly? Place it on a bamboo dish in your child's room (safety first!).

2. Labradorite
This beautiful grey-blue gemstone protects you from other people's (negative) energy & purifies unnecessary stimuli from outside. When you are sensitive to this, it can be that you also experience this at night. This stone helps you 'let go' of what others think of you and choose yourself. Let other people's opinions go & trust your own feelings. You are special just as you are and you are allowed to be.

If you look closely at the labradorite you will see different color changes when you move it, see this as a certain image for the possibility of looking at/viewing something or someone from different angles. Apply this to yourself, maybe you thought something was impossible at first, but look at it from another angle & maybe it offers a solution to any worries. The fewer worries, the better you sleep!

3. Rose Quartz
A soft pink gemstone that symbolizes love. Love for yourself, but also for others. You want to do everything in life well with the right intention and preferably not fail. You want to be the perfect mother and not show your insecurity to others. This rose quartz helps you to look at yourself with gentle eyes (be kind to yourself!) and let go of/reduce your perfectionism. If you constantly want to meet expectations, expectations of yourself, but also of others, that can affect your night sleep. Your thoughts keep racing and because of this you find it difficult to fall asleep. This beautiful pink gemstone helps to soften your heart and provides support in processing insecurity/sadness. Allow more love into your life, what are you grateful for, do you feel that sense of happiness?