How are you sleeping? Do you have a secret weapon in falling and staying asleep? Do you have a position, white noise maker, or anything specific that helps you? We have put our heads together to come up with this list of helpful hacks to get a better nights rest.
If you have any other awesome ideas, let us know what they are, we love trying new things.
#1 Comfortable bed.
Finding a great comfortable bed is the first thing. At SweetZzz they offer a nice selection of beds for all size needs. Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, and Cal King.
Affinity Mattress-
The Affinity Mattress offers 1 inch Cool Natural Cotton Cover, 3 inches Premium O-Cell 4 lb Density Memory Foam, and 7 inches Ventilated Edge Support Base Foam.
Affluent Rest Mattress-
Affluent Rest Mattress by Sweet Zzz is made of 1 inch Cool Natural Cotton Cover, 2-inch O-Cell Cooling Gel 4 lb Memory Foam, 2-inch Premium O-Cell 5 lb Density Memory Foam, and 7-inch Ventilated Edge Support Base Foam.
Hotel Choice Hybrid Mattress-
Hotel Choice Hybrid Mattress has 1 inch Cool Natural Cotton Cover, 2 inches O-Cell Cooling Gel 4 lb Memory Foam, 1-inch Solid Transition Foam, 8-inch Premium Quantum Edge Spring Unit.
Nature's Novel Latex Mattress-
Nature's Novel Mattress offers an astounding 1-inch Natural Wool Fiber Filled Cover, 2 inches 100% Natural Talalay Latex, 2 inches 100% Natural Dunlop Latex, 7-inch Ventilated Edge Support Base Foam
#2 Pillows
Pillows are more important than you may think. When your neck and shoulders are in a good resting place, it keeps down the stress on your back.
#3 Noise Balance
There are so many options for relaxing noises to help sleep. My favorite is the Game Show Network. Popular sounds include ocean waves, rain, calm rainforest, or even a created sleep sound tack. Having something to focus on other than what may be going on around the house is a great idea.
#4 Sleep Mask
Finding a comfortable eye cove can be tricky and may take some getting used to. I worked third shift for several years and a sleep mask would have helped me so much.
#5 Exercise
We have found that doing more physical activity in a day makes for a more restful sleep. Just make sure it's not too close to bedtime though. Exercise too close to bedtime seems like an energy booster.
#6 Comfortable Sleep Wear
Be comfortable. There is no reason to dress in anything restricting. Or too loose for that matter. I had the most comfortable nightgown once. I woke up and it was twisted up under my armpits. I have not slept in oversized nightgowns since :)#7 Relaxing Bath or Shower
There is nothing like taking a soothing water break at the end of the day. Letting the water soak up all of the tension from work, debates, and refereeing teenagers and toddlers. Not to mention, being nice and clean helps me sleep well.
#8 Just Relax in General
Relax in general. Try to get away from all of the electronics about an hour before you are ready to commit. You might not realize it while its happening but the digital stimulation takes awhile to shake off.
#9 No Late Naps
I get the need to nap. I understand that so much. I am up at 5 am and don't go to bed until about 12-1. About 2pm, I'm ready for full-on sleep, not rest. If I do, I don't sleep well for the few hours I do have set aside for real sleep.
#10 Go Pee First
That's a really important one for me. Go pee before the pillows are fluffed and you will thank yourself later.
#11 Shut the door (or use a gate)
Pudge, Lucky, and Jaxy- I love you. But, I don't sleep well when you push me off the bed. Keeping your little fur babies out of your bed will really increase your sleeping time if they are as hardcore snugglers as ours are.
#12 Sleep Patterns
I have noticed that I sleep better when I stay on a partially normal (to me) sleep schedule. I always get up at 5am, that doesn't change. But When I get to sleep around the same time every night, I find myself looking for the bedtime hours after a few days.
#13 Evaluate The Blankets
Blankets are really important to me. I like to have a blankey to snuggle up with. So does my husband. Over the past 10 years of being sleep buddies, we have found that getting a blanket that is one size bigger than the bed gives us those extra few inches so we don't tug-o-war all night.
#14 Essential Oils
Essential Oils are a great way to get in the sleepy zone. I use these fo my daughters to help them and it really works. Find the right blend for you and rub it on your hands and breathe it in or on your feet for a fast absorbing lasting therapy. A diffuser is also a great way to use the oils.
#15 A Good Book
Going in to the world of a great book is an awesome distraction from real world stress.
#16 Writing Down The Random Thoughts
Writing down all of the little things that keep running across your mind keeping you awake. Keeping a little note pad on your side table is a great idea.
I hope these little hacks are helpful to you.
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