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Jonathan Van Nessis often a bundle of energy.

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And sinceskin careis part of his self-care routine, he rests easier when his must-have products are nearby.

Its not fun knowing that you don’t have the thing that you better get ready in the morning.

British TV and stitching help me unwind at night.

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It’s this really cute British show hosted by this man named Monte Don.

He has this big-ass garden and you come along with him as he does his gardening every single day.

There are a ton of seasonsits been on for, like, 50,000 yearsand there have been multiple hosts.

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It’s these little vignettes and its so good.

Im also really into needlepointing at night.

It’s so mindful and relaxing.

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It was my early-pandemic obsession and I still do it.

I like thick, unwaxed floss because I feel like the waxed kind is too soft.

It’s gorgeous and it’s usually my base layer at night.

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If I want to have bigger hair, I go with myEmbody shampooandconditioner.

And you could also mix and match the products in all of the JVN lines.

I also loveNecessaire The Body Wash. And another thing that I like to do is put on my moisturizerusuallyNecessaire The Body Lotionin the shower.

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But if I do two braids parted down the middle, it doesnt obstruct my sleeping position.

When I wake up, I take it out and just smooth out the hair around my face.

It’s another really easy way to style hair without heat.

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My anxiety typically doesn’t come up at night.

Once it’s 9:30 p.m., my brain is desperate to turn off and I can barely stay awake.

My husband got me into it.

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That usually knocks me back out.Guided meditationshelp a lot, too.

My side of the bed is messier than my husbands.

I’m a much tossier sleeper than he is.

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He always accuses me of taking all the covers, but I don’t realize Im doing it.

It’s the cats house and we’re just living in it.

Cause they’re so cute and perfect in every single way.

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This interview has been edited and condensed for length and clarity.

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