Sleep is an essential part of a healthy routine and when it gets interrupted things can get nasty.
If you are experiencing problems getting to sleep or staying asleep, stay tuned for our top 5 list of things that can get between you and your dreams!
1.An Old or Unsupportive Mattress
Mattresses are the number one cause for uncomfortable, interrupted, or unsatisfying sleep.
If your mattress is ten years or older, it probably isn’t doing it’s best work anymore and you should consider checking out Koala Mattress sales.
Failing that, you should regularly flip and turn the direction of your mattress so it doesn’t wear in just one spot and become outdated faster. A good mattress is not too soft or firm, while staying supportive of your joints. You can tell if your mattress is the problem if you wake up sore or find yourself having to change position too many times in the night.
2. Poor Pillows
After mattresses, pillows are the second usual suspects for poor sleep.
If your pillow is too big or unsupportive, it can cause most of the same problems that a bad mattress does. Your pillow should ideally hold your spine straight when you sleep on your side and support your neck if you like to lie on your front or back.
There are many choices when it comes to pillows, so if you are a fussy sleeper, keep a couple of spares around and rotate them depending on your needs. Memory foam is a great option if you aren’t sure what type to go for. I even recently found some pillows that have a small gel pad on the top, to ensure that the pillow is always cool against your face!
3. Temperature
If your room is too drafty, cold, warm, dry, sticky, hot, etc. you won’t sleep well.
Try to ensure your room has good ventilation and gets sun during the day, this can help keep your room temperate and fresh. Ensure you are using the right bedding for the right time of year and you will certainly be better off. Failing that air conditioning or heating might be the thing you need!
4. Keep Work Out and Leisure In
Your room should be for down time only so, where possible, you should keep your screen time as far from your bed as possible. If possible, set up your study outside of the bedroom. If that isn’t possible in your home, just make sure to never bring work or study to bed when it can be avoided.
This will help your brain associate sleep with your bed and you will find it easier to unwind and fall asleep. The reason you shouldn’t use your phone or laptop in bed is because the light and data stimulates your brain and it will take longer for your body to reach a sleep state.
5. Restless Pets
There is nothing cuter than a sleeping dog or cat, but if you have sleep issues it’s best to resist.
They mean well and it always starts out fine, but before you know it they are in the middle of the bed.
They’re slumped on top of you and your foot is asleep, or they are on your blanket and you can’t move it where it needs to be!
If none of that bothers you, what about when they wake up at 2am, and 6am and can’t possibly not be cuddled, fed, or let outside? Plus there are the doggy greams where they will whimper or growl and chase imaginary balls with their real life legs! It is best for you and your REM cycles if you just get them a bed of their own. (Sorry)
Of course, these five things are just a few of about a million other things that might work for you, so work on making good habits and you should be sleeping peacefully in no time at all!
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great tips. Thank you 🙂
Have a lovely day.