How to get a good night’s sleep - every single night

We all want a good night’s sleep, because it is essential for our well-being throughout the next day and in general. We buy expensive beds and make sure that our bedroom is completely dark before we go to sleep, but sometimes it is not enough. Suddenly you find yourself just lying there in your bed, completely awake and all you want to do is to fall asleep.

But why is it, that our expensive beds and cozy darkness is not enough? Well, there are a lot of things you can do, to make yourself fall asleep faster and harder. First and foremost, you need to turn off your smartphone and put it away. The blue light from the screen makes your eyes think that it is the break of dawn instead of night. Also, you need to turn down all technological activities before falling asleep.

Although there might be circumstances that interfere with your sleep, here are a few simple tricks to encourage better sleep.

1. Stay healthy and hydrated

As you might already know, it is important for our health to exercise and stay active every day. Many of us have a weekly routine of running, going to the gym or any other gymnastics. This is very important to maintain to make your body as healthy as you can.

Also, it is important to eat and drink well. Stay away from all the toxic sweets, nicotine, caffeine, and alcohol. These substances keep your body and mind awake and makes it difficult for you to fall asleep. You should also pay attention to the fact, that you should never go to bed on an empty stomach, but you should also avoid large meals within a couple of hours before bedtime.

2. Create a cozy, peaceful and restful environment

When falling asleep, it is essential that you feel secure, comfortable, and sleepy. Your bedroom should encourage sleep and to do that, you should make it cozy and warm and comfortable. Put soft pillows and cushions on your bed and style it with a soft sheepskin rug on the floor on each side. You can also use a soft bedspread to make your bed look extremely soft and inviting.

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If your make your bedroom a room that you love to spend time in, you will find it much easier to fall asleep, because you enjoy the softness and darkness at the same time. This environment will make your happiness hormones produce themselves as you lay in your bed, feeling happy and comfortable until you finally fall asleep.

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3. Make a sleep schedule

A grown man or woman should have about 8 hours of sleep every night. This is the recommended amount for a healthy adult. The best way to make sure that you get 8 hours of sleep every night is to make a schedule. Go to bed and get up at the same time every day. Being consistent will give your body a healthy routine that will make it easier for you to fall asleep. If you need to stay awake a bit longer in the weekends, you should only expand you awake-time with one hour.

If you simply cannot fall asleep one night, there is something you can do. Give it a try for 20 minutes, and if you fail, get up and do something relaxing until you feel tired, before you go to bed again. Repeat this routine if you still cannot fall asleep after 20 minutes.

4. Implement physical activities in our daily routine

Spending time outside every day is an amazing therapy for your mental and physical health. If you make sure to spend at least two hours outside every day, it can improve your sleep.

Regular physical activity is also a good way to make your body naturally tired, which will make it easier to fall asleep.

5. Take care of your mental health

We all have mental issues sometimes. Maybe you are having a hard time at work or disagreements with a loved one. Worries like these are bad for your sleep. Try to manage these worries before going to sleep, because with all these worries, you will have the famous sleepless nights.

Have a good night’s sleep

By following these five simple steps, you can improve your sleep significantly. You can also make it even better by treating yourself with beautiful cushions, bedspreads, and rugs from our brand NATURES Collection. We have a large selection of sheepskin rugs, cushions and bedspreads made of real fur and sheepskin. Treat yourself with a real piece of nature and get a good night’s sleep.