With life busier than ever we know how important getting a good night’s sleep can be, especially so you can enjoy Saturday shopping feeling fresh! To mark #WorldSleepDay, our sleep specialists Tempur have given us all the top tips to ensure you drift away in to a dreamy slumber every time.
Small changes can make a big difference:
Put your phone down. As a society, we spend up to nine hours per day on our mobiles phones. Light from devices triggers the brain, tricking it into staying awake and can hinder your ability to drift off naturally.
Caffeine isn’t so bad after all – it’s not necessarily about the coffee but when you drink it. Caffeine takes around seven hours to leave our system so that morning coffee won’t affect your sleep but try to avoid caffeine after lunchtime.
Choosing the right slumber essentials:
A good mattress should spread pressure evenly across the body to naturally align the spine and assist circulation during sleep. Consider your body type as well as any health conditions when picking out a mattress, this includes height, weight and any health issues.
When it comes to choosing a mattress, we suggest spending around 5 minutes lying down to get a good feel for it. The feel of a mattress is key to knowing if it’s the right one for you.
Go as big as you can. If you share a bed with your partner, a good test of size is to lay side-by-side with your hands behind your head and elbows out – if elbows don’t touch then it’s the right size for you.
Finally, get totally relaxed! Whether that’s neutral bedding or a light candle scent to create a tranquil atmosphere just before you dive into bed, make sure your night-time routine can help you drift off.
