Tag: sleep

  • A Good Bed makes a Great Night Sleep

    A Good Bed makes a Great Night Sleep

    I’ve often talked about my sleep patterns on my blog and how sometimes I really struggle to relax. I’ve also provided tips on why having a good mattress is important as well as setting up a bed time routine that relaxes you. However, I’ve never really touched on why having a good bed can make a great night sleep. Obviously, it’s all part of the package isn’t it, a good, strong bed frame, amazing mattress that is supportive and comfortable as well as tips on how to actually fall and have a restful nights sleep. Having a decent bed can really make a difference to how the room looks. If you think your bedroom looks good, cosy and comfortable then you will naturally feel at ease when you’re getting into bed at night. So having a great looking bed can actually make the world of difference to the quality of sleep. I don’t know about you but being pregnant the smallest of details can really affect my mood and this includes being in a room that I can’t feel comfortable or relaxed in. I automatically feel on edge and restless.

    We have a king size bed which actually takes up quite a lot of room in our bedroom as you can imagine, however, we are not small people at the moment, with me being pregnant and Adam being really tall. We need a bed that is going to provide us both with enough space. This, in a way, can limit to us to what kind of bed we can have as we also need one to fit into our family budget. Lionshome bring so many lovely products together that it makes it super easy to find exactly what you’re looking for. The website is so easy to use! I feel like we could furnish all of our flat with quality products and within a budget we would be happy to pay using this site alone, they have thought of every fine detail for home furnishings and created a catalogue of collections to suit every taste. We would love to completely redecorate the flat but right now our two big home furnishings that we need to make is a new bed frame for our room and a new sofa for the living room. We’ve actually had our sofa’s since we moved in and they were second hand when we got them so it’s about time we got something new and much more comfortable to sit on.

    Having a king size bed in a relatively small room can automatically feel cluttered, especially if it’s mismatched against other furniture, the style and decor of the room. We have purple walls and cream carpets so alongside our bed size we also want to keep our room within the current colour schemes. Looking at the great range of beds that Lionshome showcase it makes it so easy to find the sort of thing we want for our home. Ideally we are looking for a wooden frame with draw storage underneath. I’m not particularly a fan of Divan beds, particularly ones with wheels on and I like a nice sturdy head board so I can relax in the evenings reading or watching TV. Any site that can make it easy for me to pinpoint exactly what I want works well for me.

    I know having a good bed paired with a great mattress is the key to having a fantastic night sleep and using my top tips to relax I feel I will continue to sleep quite well throughout this pregnancy and over the summer.

    What are your top tips for a great night sleep?

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  • Create Your Own Sleep Kit

    Create Your Own Sleep Kit

    How To Create Your Own Sleep Kit

    This is a collaborative post.

    How do you sleep? Is it something you struggle with? I’ve struggled with sleep a lot in the past and it can really affect my mental wellbeing. I was recently sent a little sleep kit to help me track my sleep to improve it. I wanted to share with you a few things I think could help you get a better night sleep and create your own sleep kit.

    1. Having a clear Bedroom – So not really something you can put in a kit but having a clear, clutter free bedroom makes it so much easier to relax. One of my pet peeves that really put me off getting in to bed and frustrate me is when the bed isn’t made. My rule is last one out makes the bed and I can assure you I am never the last one out of bed in the morning. Getting in to a made bed and a mess free room already sets me up for a better night sleep.
    2. Lavender Oil – Lavender is an essential oil that helps to relax. You can spread a couple of drops along pillows, on the soles of your feet or in your bath or shower. The scent is relaxing and calming which supposedly help you to switch off in the evening. Alternatively, you might like to try CBD sleep supplements to help you switch off and relax. Cfah.org has a list of gummies you can read about.
    3. Sleep Journal or Diary – Writing down my sleep patterns really help me to understand why I might not have had a great night sleep and how it has affected me emotionally. This reminds me to use my coping techniques or to read through entries where I’ve noticed my sleep is improved or I’ve woken up feeling refreshed.
    4. An eye mask – I need darkness to sleep and an eye mask can really help with this. I also avoid screens and having the TV on in my bedroom and instead choose to listen to audiobooks. I enjoy having the noise and something to listen to but I don’t like the visual distractions that light gives me.
    5. Try a relaxation or alternative therapy such as Reiki or Reflexology by a qualified practitioner. This can help you to relax, clear away any negative energy that might be making you feel tired or emotionally drained. I personally love reflexology and really recommend it.

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    If you are really struggling with sleep and feeling you are at a stage of near exhaustion then try speaking to a pharmacist in your local chemist. One thing that you may consider trying is Phenergan® Night Time – an effective tablet that induces a sedative affect to help you getting to sleep. It’s used to treat insomnia in adults and is available over the counter, however, please do consult your pharmacist or GP before taking any new medication. The active ingredient is promethazine hydrochloride which is what produces the sedative effect helping you drift off and sleep through the night. Promethazine is an antihistamine, which works in the brain by blocking the action of histamine, causing you to feel sedated and helping you drift off to sleep. Promethazine has a long heritage of use as a sedative for insomnia and has been used for over 50 years.

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    What would you include in a sleep kit and what are your top tips for a good night sleep?

    Disclaimer: I received a mini sleep kit in exchange for this post alongside a voucher for my time. All opinions remain my own.

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