We have so much to worry about sometimes it can feel overwhelming and without doubt, it’s having an effect on our sleep.
Recent research from the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) shows that 52% of therapists are reporting a rise in insomnia amongst their clients over the cost of living crisis and don’t even get started on the effects Covid 19 anxiety has had on our sleep. There’s actually a name for it – ‘coronasomnia’…
With so many reasons NOT to get a good night’s sleep, it’s more important than ever to make sure when we bed down for the night this winter, we do what we can to get the best night’s sleep possible.
5 tips for the best shut-eye…
- Try and stick to a regular routine. Our bodies suit having a routine so by going to sleep at roughly the same time each night, it encourages sleep.
- Don’t go on any devices (and that includes your phone!) for at least an hour before bed. The blue light emitted by screens restrains the production of melatonin which is what controls your sleep-wake cycle.
- It may sound like an old wive’s tale but it has been proven that a warm, milky drink before bed can help encourage a good night’s sleep.
- Reading before going to sleep helps your brain switch off and shut down for the night.
- Making your bedroom environment as relaxing as possible helps promote a good night’s sleep.
And this is where we can help…
Getting the right bed for YOU is what we do. Making sure your mattress is right for your body shape, lifestyle and bed habits is crucial to helping you to sleep.
If you answer yes to any of the following, then it’s time to invest in a new mattress. Do you struggle to get comfortable? Do you wake up with joint pain? Do you suffer from more allergies? Do you feel like you sleep better in other beds? If you wake up tired and achey then your body is definitely telling you to get a new mattress!
Remember you need to change your mattress every six to eight years so if you can’t remember the last time you had a new mattress, maybe it’s time you called in to our showroom…