Welcome back to the final instalment of our sleep advice blogs. Throughout the month we have been posting ways people can help to improve their sleeping habits and environment. By now you should know how to get comfortable for sleep; whether it be on a memory foam mattress, under a big thick quilt or thin sheet or wearing a sleeping eye mask. but what else can you do before even getting into bed to help you fall asleep? Our final blog post in our sleep advice postings contains one large point on how to relax before bedtime.
8. Before going to bed, having a relaxing ritual to do that will relax and unwind you and therefore help you get to sleep easier and quicker is a good idea. Here are some ideas of activities to try:
- Reading anything from a good novel or a trashy magazine can help you relax before trying to sleep and is a good way to help you forget about any stress from the day.
- A great way to relax both the body and mind is with a nice warm bath.
- Relax with your favourite hobby such as doing a crossword, playing a game, doing a jigsaw or watching TV. Do an activity that will help you unwind before going upstairs to sleep.
- If your mind is racing with things to do the next day then make a list of tasks to clear your head.
- Whilst heavy food a bad idea before going to bed, a light snack can help calm the brain and allow you to sleep better. Good examples include a small bowl of cereal or a light sandwich.
We hope our sleep advice has been helpful and that you are all aware of things you can do if you are struggling with sleep issues, we don't want that new memory foam mattress to be wasted and not slept on after all. If you have any more advice then we'd love to hear it, why not come and send us a Tweet on the Cosy Mattress Twitter.
