Sleep Tips
According to the Better Sleep Council, it's time for a new mattress and foundation when:
- You wake up with pain, stiffness or soreness.
- You aren't sleeping as well as you were a year ago.
- You had your best night's sleep somewhere other than your own bed.
- Your mattress shows visible signs of wear and tear.
10 tips for a Better Night's Sleep:
- Give yourself "permission" to go to sleep
As hard as it may be to put away your "to do" list, make sleep a priority. You'll thank yourself in the morning. - Unwind early in the evening
Try to deal with worries and distractions several hours before bedtime. - Develop a sleep ritual
Doing the same things each night before bed signals your body to settle down for the night. - Keep regular hours
Keep your biological clock in check by going to bed at the same time each night and waking up at the same time each morning-even on weekends. - Create a restful place to sleep
Sleep in a cool, dark room that is free from noises that may disturb your sleep. - Sleep on a comfortable supportive mattress and pillows
It's difficult to sleep on a bed that's too small, too soft, too hard or too old. - Exercise regularly
Regular exercise can help relieve daily tension and stress-but don't exercise too close to bedtime or you may have trouble falling asleep. - Cut down on stimulants
Consuming stimulants, such as caffeine, in the evening can make it more difficult to fall asleep. - Don't smoke
Smokers take longer to fall asleep and wake up more often during the night. - Reduce alcohol intake
Drinking shortly before bedtime interrupts and fragments sleep.
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