SLEEP

OH SO QUIET

SNOO`ZE HAPPY

Sleep is essential to your wellbeing, both physical and mental. Did you know that we spend around 1/3 of our lives asleep? In our opinion that is too long to be not sleeping well. It can feel awful when you suffer with insomnia, and are just tossing and turning all night. Don’t fret though, there are many simple things that you can do to improve sleep. Here’s Stay Connected’s slumber guide.

Switch off to snooze

Most of our lives are spent staring at screens, for work, when we get home. Although it may seem impossible to escape, try turning off all laptops tablets and putting down phones before bed. The blue light in the screens make it harder to sleep in the evenings. It has been scientifically proven. The blue wavelength light from laptops, tablets and phones increases the release of cortisol, a chemical in the brain that makes us alert. They also prevent the production of melatonin, which we desperately need to fall asleep.

Atmosphere for a perfect sleep

Relaxing will help you fall asleep easier. Dim the lights at least an hour before going to sleep. You can also get essential oil diffusers, in which you can add lavender essential oil to. The scent is relaxing and it feels like an act of self-care. Light a candle (but be sure to blow it out before you fall asleep).

Read to read

It can be hard to switch off, especially after a hectic day at work or just family life tiring you out. Try reading a paperback book before bed, as if you are used to tablets or kindles. Here is our favourite book to read before bed, The little book of sleep.

Consistency is key

Try to go to sleep and wake up at the same time each day. It might sound impossible, but the consistency will help your body clock get into a routine. Sticking to a sleep schedule will be highly beneficial as this reinforces the body’s sleep-wake cycle. However, do not over do it. Set aside no more than eight hours for sleep.

The Morphée sleep aid

Want relaxation? The Morphée sleep aid will have you sleeping in no time. This device will be your passport to a brilliant nights sleep. There are three keys to create different sounds and with over 200 sessions to chose from, you’ll never get bored of sleeping alongside this amazing device. Don’t worry there are no wires or screens to prevent you from sleeping! Available for £79 from Evesleep

www.evesleep.co.uk

Little book of sleep

This little book of sleep will solidify the points above in more detail. Plus it is a lovely little book for the coffee table, or your bedside table. Perhaps even reading about sleep will induce it! Available from ASOS at a discounted price for just £5.

www.asos.com