Getting sleep that helps you to feel rested can be a fight that is hard to win. So many distractions and things can seriously impact getting a good night’s rest. The thing about sleep is that without food sleep, you can’t have great health – they are tightly linked.
People who don’t get enough sleep are more likely to have a short temper, trouble focusing, increased stress levels, and more. So, in the battle of a good night’s rest, here are a couple of tips to help.
Just Enough
There are lengths of time that are considered the ‘power hours’ or the right amount of sleep for certain age groups. For most adults, it is recommended that they get between seven and nine hours.
That said, women tend to need more sleep due to hormonal fluctuations throughout the day and month. You’ll know you have the right amount if you are able to wake up easily and you feel refreshed.
Comfort
Did you know you are supposed to replace your mattress between seven and ten years – and that is a higher quality option? Often, people buy a low-quality mattress and hope for the best.
Even when looking specifically at cheap beds, it is a good idea to get the best mattress in your budget. Not only will it last longer, but it will have the right support in the right place.
Sleep better
Your sleeping position has a huge impact on how well you are actually sleeping. Many people sleep in positions that extend their necks, twist the spine, and cause a lot of issues.
When this happens, you are more likely to switch sleeping positions often. As you switch, you will wake up slightly – and that cycle will continue all evening. Leaving you both tired and aching in the mornings.
Try to train yourself into a healthier sleeping position, and you’ll notice the difference. It isn’t easy to break the habit of a bad sleeping position, but you can invest in some pillows and shaped cushions to help you.
Blue Lights
For phone and tablet addicts, this is going to be hard to hear – but you’ll either need to ban them at bedtime or start using blue light glasses or any built-in night mode features to turn the blue light off.
Blue light keeps us awake because it messes with our natural sleeping rhythm – and has a long-term impact on that circadian rhythm the more often we use the devices when we are supposed to be sleeping.
Cool Down
While you snuggle under a blanket, it is better for you if the room is cooler – about 18 degrees Celsius is a good temperature.
When the room is slightly cooler, it encourages our body to go into sleep mode – you can also achieve this by putting your feet out from under the covers, though!
It is not just adults that have issues with sleep, though, and much of the time, we might not ever realise our children are having sleeping troubles for a while!
Here are a couple of tips to help your little ones drift off: Are Your Children Sleeping As Well As They Could? – Norfolk Family Life.