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TikTok’s “Sleepy Girl Mocktail” Will Improve Your Sleep Quality

Published on August 30, 2023August 6, 2025 by Lee1 Comment

There are plenty of painkiller options to choose from when looking to relax in the evenings, from a glass of wine to a cozy chamomile tea. If you have tried everything and still toss and turn in bed until 4 a.m., then try the “Sleepy Girl Mocktail“— a refreshing, booze-free drink that promises to eliminate your insomnia and improve your sleep quality.

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Originally shared by creator @caleeshea calling for tart cherry juice and prebiotic soda. Later, TikTokers such as @gracie_norton, added magnesium powder for an extra soporific boost. This special drink has become a bedtime staple on TikTok, where the recipe has around 1 million views.

The recipe combines tart cherry juice, a tablespoon of magnesium, and a dash of prebiotic soda with lemon. When mixed it becomes a match made in heaven. The drink may be a trending sleepy elixir, but the ingredients are nothing new. Below, nutritionists break down the magic of tart cherry juice, and why this drink is a go-to for you if looking to treat your insomnia naturally or improve your sleep quality.

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Why will the Sleepy Girl Mocktail make you fall at the end of the day?

Magnesium and cherry juice are known to be powerhouses in addition to being a natural remedy for anxiety and insomnia, so it makes sense that the Sleepy Girl mocktail has such good reviews.

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According to Jenna Stangland, RD, a registered dietitian and specialist in sports dietetics for Momentous, magnesium is a mineral that plays an important role in the functions of the nervous system, which is directly linked to sleep, as it has a lot to do with the relaxation of muscles, making it a great supplement before going to sleep. If you’re feeling tense, stressed, or just annoyed, magnesium can help you relax physically and mentally, as it also helps balance neurotransmitters, reducing stress and anxiety.

One of these neurotransmitters is called GABBA, which helps calm the body and therefore can be important for sleep and relaxation, says Jessica Sepel, a clinical nutritionist and founder of JSHealth. Magnesium deficiencies have been linked with increased anxiety and stress, which affects sleep quality.

The mocktail is mostly composed of tart cherry juice, another important ingredient that helps you to get better sleep. Tart cherry juice contains melatonin, a hormone related to the circadian rhythm that regulates your internal clock. When melatonin levels rise, the brain is ready to relax and sleep,” Stangland says. In addition, there is a connection between tart cherry juice and reduced muscle soreness and inflammation, she adds, which could also play a role in helping you drift off to sleep, especially if you tend to feel achy or sore.

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How To Make A Sleepy Girl Mocktail

While everyone’s body is different, it makes sense that the sleepy girl mocktail has gone viral. It checks multiple boxes with the recipe and [helps] both the mind and the body get into wind-down mode. To achieve a better result, we recommend you sip your mocktail one to two hours before bed as you start to slow down and relax. That will allow the drink to get into your bloodstream and take effect around the time you would want your head hitting the pillow.

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To make the famous TikTok drink, take your favorite glass and mix these three ingredients:

1/2 cup cherry juice
1 tablespoon magnesium powder
A prebiotic soda, like Lemon Lime Olipop, or sparkling water

Feel free to tweak it as you please.

Is It Safe?

We asked nutritionists and wellness experts whether they thought this drink was safe to consume. They vouched for the safety of the ingredients, noting that cherry juice would be a far better option than alcohol or caffeine in the evening. However, wellness influencers and experts recommend that people “be very careful in choosing ingredients — magnesium oxide can cause diarrhea, as can tart cherries. It could make for an ugly night.

Moreover, we observed that “there isn’t enough reliable info regarding intakes of tart cherry juice for pregnant or chest/breastfeeding people,” so we recommend you speak to your doctor first before participating.

More Sleepy Girl Mocktails Inspo:

@thespritzeffect
Spritz girl 🤝 sleepy girl #sleepygirlmocktail #thespritzeffect #mocktails #mocktail
♬ Real Love Baby – Father John Misty

@gracie_norton
the only time i struggle with sleep is right at the end of my luteal phase! This is working WONDERS!! 💛 (not something im planning on drinking every single night, just near the end of my luteal phase! #healthyhabits #mocktails #bettersleep #sleep
♬ The Lazy Song – GYU

@sierra_cooley
@gracie_norton you’re on to something here #sleepy #sleepygirl #sleepbetter #drinksoftiktok #mocktailrecipe
♬ original sound – sierra cooley

@liv.purdon
Guys.. im obsessed. I had the best sleep ever last night!!! And this tastes so delicious! Thanks @Gracie Norton for the inspo and my mum for putting me onto tart cherry ❤️❤️ sleeping can sometimes be an issue for me, i find it ok getting to sleep but the sustained uninterrupted sleep is what i struggle with !! Im so excited to have this now #sleepbetter #sleeptips #magnesium #mocktail #tartcherry #healthdrink #wellnessdrink
♬ original sound – Liv Purdon

@sorayaskincares
Replying to @🌹 sleepy girl mocktail but make it skincare #mocktail #skincare #skintok #sleepy #hyaluronicacid #magnesium #esthetician #skintok
♬ Circles – Instrumental – Post Malone

https://www.tiktok.com/@basicallymish/video/7249908842945858859?q=sleepy%20girl%20mocktail%20brown%20girls&t=1693207882111

How you can clean the energy of my mirrors and program them

Published on August 29, 2023 by LeeLeave a comment

Maybe you didn’t know, but mirrors can accumulate a lot of energy, so we show you how you can clean and program them.

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Like quartz, mirrors can help protect you from negative energies. Myths say that if a person with bad intentions is reflected in your mirrors, they can transmit their bad vibes and bring you bad luck both in your work and professional and love life.

Approximately every 3 months you should clean the energy of your mirrors. If you organize a meeting in your home, you should do it immediately, especially if there are people who are not from your safe or trusted circle. Below are ways of how to do it.

So, you can clean your mirrors of negative energy.

Although it is a much more abstract process than physical cleaning, there are several ways in which you can carry out this process. Here are some options:

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Burning sacred herbs

Burn sacred herbs such as palo santo, incense, or white sage near the mirror. Pass the smoke over the mirror while visualizing how any negative energy dissipates.

Through sound

Use soft, harmonious sounds, such as Tibetan bells or crystal bowls, to create positive vibrations that help cleanse negative energy.

Water and salt solution

Sprinkle a solution of salt water on the mirror. Visualize how the salt absorbs and dissolves any negative energy. Then, gently wipe the mirror with a cloth.

Sunlight or moonlight

If your mirror is small and detachable, leave it exposed to direct sunlight or moonshine for a while. Natural light can help purify and revitalize energy.

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You can say this affirmation in front of your mirror to cleanse its energy.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Chfdh7mN5sK/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Now, light the white candle and the incense. Pass the mirror(s) over the flame of the candle and through the smoke of the incense and say:

“With love and light, I purify this mirror of any negative energy that may have accumulated. May the light of love penetrate every corner and eliminate any unwanted vibrations. May this mirror reflect purity, clarity, and positivity. May everyone who is reflected in it have much love and peace.”

“I infuse this mirror with the flaming fire so that it may burn away all outside negative energy. I pass this mirror through the fragrant smoke so that it may hide and shield.”

Glimmers” Can Make You Happier — And They’re Closer Than You Think

Published on August 15, 2023May 1, 2024 by Lee1 Comment

First, it was manifesting. Then came the summer of Lucky Girl Syndrome. Now we wanna introduce you to glimmers.

Glimmers are moments that arouse joy and peace. They’re commonly described as flickers of calm and comfort bringing a beacon of hope to soothe our nervous system which is essential to our mental well-being.

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Here’s everything we know about glimmers:

Dubbed the opposite of triggers, Deb Dana, LCSW, a psychotherapist and author, coined the term “glimmers,” and says that they’re the tiny micro-moments of joy that allow us to feel calm and give us a sense of inner peace. While the word glimmer (which quite literally refers to a faint or wavering light) insinuates a sort of fleeting, blink-and-you’ll-miss-it kind of moment, in reality, glimmers are all around us. They’re the book you pre-ordered finally arriving, or your favorite cafe making the perfect açaí bowl. And, while brief, these tiny moments of joy can fuse to create something much more significant.

On the surface, glimmers may sound trivial, but they have value to our health. Deb’s work explains how crucial these micro-moments are to calming down our central nervous system, and thus improving our mental health. “Our nervous system is where all of our experience begins, it’s where our thoughts, feelings, behaviors, body responses — everything — starts, and glimmers emerge from the nervous system state of what’s called ventral,” Dana explains to Refinery29. “It’s a state of regulation, safety, and connection.” This regulation can ultimately make you feel lighter and brighter — and a lot less triggered.

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As do so many things, glimmers have taken off on TikTok, where the term has over 6.1 million views. Creators have been sharing their positive moments, and many note that the practice of looking for glimmers helps them feel a whole lot better.

Glimmers can come together to reframe the way we move through our lives to be more positive. Which is pretty dang cool if you ask us. At this point, you’re probably wondering where you should even start in this world full of glimmers. How do you make them work for you? Can they improve your mental health?

https://www.tiktok.com/@anneblake8/video/7247214543183580458?q=glimmers&t=1691793989409

How can we experience glimmers?

You already know what glimmers are, so you’re already a step ahead of the game. Now that you know what glimmers are, it’s time to recognize them, whether they are predictable or unpredictable moments. And be well aware — they’re not all the same. Chances are, your glimmers may be completely different from ours. Even our team members have a variety of different ones: Chloe feels it when she hears a song she loves on the radio. Meredith feels it when people smile back at her in public. Jasmine feels it when it’s raining and her coffee is *just* the right temperature. Ali feels it with the first bite of dessert. Nicole feels it when the sun warms her face. Lee feels it when she lays on the beach with a good poem and takes a quick dip in the ocean.

@heydrjustine
Glimmers✨ are the opposite of triggers. #AVrboForTogether #SoFiBreakUpChallenge #AlaskaAirCAREoke #anxietyrelief #nervoussystem #traumahealing
♬ New Home – Austin Farwell

The point is, we all have our thing — and when it comes to glimmers, there’s no right or wrong type.

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If you’re having trouble coming up with your glimmers, remember that they’re all around us. They’re the freshly painted street lines, an insanely delicious mango, a hug from a loved one, and the smell of your favorite childhood cookies. Be aware, be patient, and better yet, be open. Be open to the experience of seeing one, finding one, and feeling one — whatever it’s going to be. You might be surprised at what you find.

@talynted_
What glimmers have you noticed lately? ✨✨ #glimmers #selfcare #thelittlethings #selfcareislove #findjoy #empowerment
♬ Radio – Lana Del Rey

Just because a glimmer is a flicker, that doesn’t mean the feeling has to be fleeting. Glimmers are sustainable, but they do require consistency and effort. Sustaining a glimmer simply means committing to daily practices that bring you joy and choosing to focus (more often than not) on the feelings we derive from the glimmers. What we focus on, grows, and focusing on glimmers allows them to grow.

There’s no filter required in this recipe for zen.

@goodbyeapathy
and if my bit about commenting makes you feel something – step back and think about what spaces you insert yourself into and why. there is a NOTED DIFFERENCE between me enjoying my glimmers as an autistic person who also has to deal with triggers vs you just… going about your life without. kthx. #autisticthings #glimmers #autisticadult
♬ original sound – Phoenix (they/them)

@jandralee
Honestly shocked by how well this works. And the best part? You can set a reminder on your phone, making it ADHD-friendly (at least it works for my ADHD brain) *and* it only takes 30 seconds. 💕 #journaling #feelgoodfuel #journalingideas #mentalhealthtok #polyvagaltheory #glimmers #positivemindset #selfgrowth #healthyhabits #morningroutine
♬ original sound – Jandra Sutton

@heydrjustine
Replying to @kj.reinke Glimmer audio ✨ #nervoussystemregulation #anxiety #selflove
♬ original sound – Dr. Justine

https://www.tiktok.com/@mindfullymadetherapy/video/7070941600813239595?q=glimmers&t=1691793989409

I’ve Been on a Dozen Flights This Summer—Here’s How I Keep My Health in Check

Published on August 2, 2023May 1, 2024 by LeeLeave a comment

This summer has been my “season of not staying put,” as my family likes to call it. Without even realizing it, I have somehow planned a trip every weekend and booked over a dozen flights—and it’s only August. I’ve flown from California to Copenhagen and everywhere in between, and while it’s been so much fun to travel, quite frankly, I’m exhausted. Flying takes a toll on my health, but I’ve curated a routine that has kept my wellness in check all summer long (*knocks on wood*). My carry-on is stocked with digestive aids, immune support, hydration essentials, and sleep accessories that make red eyes more manageable. I’m certainly no wellness expert, but I swear the following items have been complete lifesavers. Keep scrolling to shop for the products I can’t travel without.

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Physical Health

ONRŪ

Travel Immunity Supplement $39

This vitamin C supplement was made with travel in mind. It contains anti-viral properties, immune boosters, and stress-relieving adaptogens for the ideal on-the-go concoction.

ROOKIE WELLNESS

Wake Stick Packs $45

This gives a caffeine perk without the crash, which is ideal for combatting jet lag.

BALA

Jump Rope $55

I’m the type of traveler who needs daily movement (we can sit still when we home) but not necessarily two hours in the gym. Jump ropes are an easy thing to pack for a quick cardio burst.

Gut Health

ARRAE

Bloat Digestive Enzymes $55

These seem to be the only digestion aids that actually get rid of that post-flight bloat.

LIQUID I.V.

Hydration Multiplier $23

The only way to combat travel dehydration.

BETTER BODY FOODS

Organic Chia Seeds $13

The greatest hack of all is adding a couple spoonful of chia seeds to a glass of water and mixing it with the Liquid IV packets above. You get a hydration and digestion boost (if you get what I’m saying).

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Skin Health

CHANELN°1

De Chanel Revitalizing Eye Cream $80

Packing an eye cream that hydrates and de-puffs is nonnegotiable for me.

SKIN GYM

Rose Quartz Crystal Sculpty Heart Gua Sha Facial Tool ~~$32.00~~ $24.00 (25% off)

This lightweight tool always manages to find a way into my carry-on. It’s the easiest way to de-puff after a long flight.

CHARLOTTE TILBURY

Cryo-Recovery Lifting Face Mask With Acupressure Technology $55

The first thing I do when I get back to my house after a red eye is throw on this frozen mask. It looks crazy but feels amazing and de-puffs instantly.