1. Give yourself a bedtime

Science has shown lack of sleep increases stress levels. Without proper rest, you are more likely to get worked up over things you have no control over. Not to mention, the last thing you want is to be at your fiancé’s throat days before you say, “I do.” That is no way to start a marriage. The week of your wedding, give yourself a bedtime and stick to it! A full eight hours will increase your productivity and keep cortisol levels (aka the stress hormone) down.

2. Opt to unplug

Yes, I know it’s tempting to respond to every text and email sent your way the week of your wedding. But if you don’t set proper boundaries to unplug, you’ll find yourself up well past midnight on multiple occasions. In fact, the blue light from your phone fools your brain into staying turned on. Rather than responding to each and every message, try delegating responsibilities to your wedding planner and Maid of Honor. After all, they are there to help! Real life example: One of my friends who is getting married this weekend texted all her bridesmaids saying she was removing herself from the group chat because she knew all the texts would stress her out! Kudos to you, Hannah. Talk about a powerhouse bride. Note: Feel free to use, take out or crop. This is a legit text from my friend getting married Saturday!!