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8 Simple Tips for More Restful Sleep

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We all know that sleep is incredibly important for your body; that’s why you spend one-third of your 24-hour day in bed. Without it, though, you’ll experience many negative effects, like foggy thinking, irritability, achy joints and muscles, and even nausea. If you’re experiencing insomnia or have no energy after a full night’s sleep.

Here Are Some Simple Tips to Help You Get A Restful Sleep:

  1. Buy A New Mattress

    It may be time for you to purchase a new mattress. Your body changes as you age, so it makes sense that your mattress preferences change over time as well! Especially if your mattress is older than 5 years, a new mattress can dramatically increase the quality of your sleep. Recent advances in sleep science and mattress design allow you to fully customize your mattress to the exact specifications you’d like. Need a more firm cushion? Like to sleep with your head or legs elevated? Many mattress brands like Englander offer adjustable memory foam mattresses to keep you comfortable no matter what.

    Buying a new mattress can be intimidating, but the mattress experts at Ben’s Furniture can help you find your perfect mattress so you can back to getting a full night of sleep in no time.

  2. Set The Mood

    A half-hour before bedtime, turn down the lights in your home. At bedtime, make sure your room is dark and the air temperature in your home is slightly cool. It’s also difficult to sleep restfully in a messy room, so make sure it’s neat and clean, and keep your bed sheets straightened for comfort.

  3. Wind Down

    Many people have trouble falling asleep quickly because they stay too active before bedtime. If possible, schedule work, bill payments, and other mindful activities earlier in the day. You should spend the last hour of your day winding down before bed. Try listening to music or reading to relax your mind.

  4. Turn Off Electronics

    Don’t use your wind down time to watch TV or use other electronics like your smartphone. The bright light from these devices stimulates your mind, making sleep less restful. Studies show that even a small amount of light can keep you awake and disrupt your sleep.

  5. Don’t Watch The Clock

    When you have insomnia, the clock is not your friend. It’s tempting to check the clock occasionally to see how much time you have left before your alarm sounds, but resist the urge. This simply adds anxiety and frustration, making it even harder to fall asleep. Instead, turn your clock away from your bed and try to think relaxing thoughts.

  6. Establish A Sleep Schedule

    You may have trouble with sleep because you wake and sleep at odd hours. If you go to bed or wake at different times each day, your body will have trouble adjusting. To establish a sleep schedule, go to bed at the same time each night and wake at the same time each day, even if you’re still sleepy. Avoid sleeping in on the weekend. If you must, take a power nap instead. Over time, your body will learn to fall asleep naturally at your usual bedtime, and you’ll wake up each morning feeling refreshed.

  7. Watch Your Diet

    Caffeine and heavy meals should be avoided as much as possible, but especially in the evenings. Caffeine is a stimulant that will keep you awake, and heavy meals can disturb your sleep. If you need coffee, drink decaf, and if you need a snack, eat fruit or cereal.

  8. Cut Out Noise

    Sometimes noises can keep you awake, especially if you live in an apartment or near a highway. Try using white noise to drown out sleep-disruptive sounds. You can use a fan, white noise machine, or an app on your smartphone.

Better Sleep For A Better You

A good night’s sleep is necessary for your well being. By implementing these tips, you should be sleeping restfully in no time! Ben’s has a variety off top quality mattresses that will help you sleep at night to give that 100% good feeling you need in the morning. No one wants to start their Monday tired! Don’t worry Ben’s has many locations that are near you.

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