And so to bed… How to get a full night’s sleep, every night
And so to bed we go, yet once there, we sprawl under our covers and immediately pull out our smartphones and tablets; swiping through Instagram, replying late-night work emails or worse, binge watching Netflix. We all know the importance of sleep, but why do so few of us prioritise it?
When it comes to sleep – both in quality and quantity – we could all be doing better. So here are five ways to help both.
Morning Sunshine
Contrary to popular belief, a good night’s sleep starts in the morning. Start the day off right and you’ll eliminate restless nights. A truly restful sleep should eliminate the need to hit the snooze button. Rise, shine and kickstart your day with a full glass of water - we like ours of Vitajuwel’s crystal-infused glass water bottle - and a drop of The Beauty Chef’s Hydration Inner Beauty Boost.
Superior Sheets
If you’re still unconvinced that sheets make a difference to your sleep quality, than look no further than our edit of luxurious linens, pure feather pillows and cashmere throws. Everything you need to turn your master bedroom into a pristine paradise worthy of a five-star rating. It’s no accident that some of our best night’s sleep happens in the heavenly comforts of our favourite hotels; because yes, sheets do matter so start by investing in at least one life-changing set.
Scent of Sleep
Forget counting sheep, instead, spritz your pillow with This Works’ cult Deep Sleep pillow spray, inhale the intoxicating aromas of relaxing oils such as lavender and geranium, or light a tranquil scented candle that promises to lull you into deep slumber.
Conquer the Jet Lag
No matter how committed you are to a clean sleep, one long-haul trip can ruin it all. We recommend downloading sleep training app Entrain which uses algorithms to calculate your adjustment period, helping you shift your circadian rhythm to your upcoming destination.
Night Rituals
Train yourself to sleep well with an evening routine that pampers and calms. Start by drinking a sleep aid tea, indulge in a luxurious body lotion and go analogue. Switch off anything with a screen and wind down your mind.
