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Top Tips From Our Sleep Expert

Happy National Sleep Awareness Week! Every year, the National Sleep Foundation run this campaign in order to highlight the importance of good quality sleep for our mental and physical health. This year’s slogan is ‘Quality Sleep, Sound Mind, Happy World’, and we couldn’t agree more. At Sleep.8, we’re all about helping you live your best life by getting the most out of your 8 hours. A recent study by the National Sleep Foundation found that 48% of UK adults felt more irritable or angry during they day because of poor quality sleep, while over 30% reported feeling more anxious for the same reason. All month, we’re helping you feel happier and well rested with special offers across the website and in-store, and even running some super exciting giveaways. Head over to our Instagram to see how you can enter our very special competition to win a S8 Tech Mattress…

 This week on the blog, in honour of National Sleep Awareness Week, our in-house sleep expert, Dr Ana Brito, wanted to share 7 of her top tips on how you can get the best from your nightly rest. See Dr Brito’s expert advice below…

How to get your best night's sleep ever, according to a sleep expert.

  1. Create your ideal bed and sleep space. We want to look forward to the time we spend in bed, which is why it’s important to create a space that you love – whether that’s with furniture, decor, colour, texture or aroma – just make sure you are as comfortable as possible!
  2. Get the right pillow for your individual sleeping style. There are pillows available not just for side and back sleepers but also for people who prefer that cool, fresh flipped-pillow feeling. Explore the Sleep.8 range online here, with helpful tags showing which type of sleeper each pillow suits.
  3. Ensure the right temperature and airflow. Make sure your bedding provides the right balance of warmth and breathability. Some people run hotter or cooler than others. If you and your partner have different heat preferences, the Beyosa Dual-Zoned Duvet might be your nighttime saviour.
  4. Have a regular bedtime and a bedtime routine. A fixed bedtime and wake-up time is essential to good quality sleep. Introducing a solid bedtime routine helps your body to wind down, as your brain recognises certain activities as a precursor to sleep and begins to wind down. Why not introduce a relaxing massage into your nightly routine? Our massage gadgets are perfect for unwinding and rejuvenating rejuvenating your muscles.
  5. Pick the right mattress for your personal sleep needs. The wrong mattress can result in neck and back pain, tension and stress. At Sleep.8, choose between hybrid, memory foam and pillow-topped mattresses, all designed following expert advice from a Sleep.8 consultant.
  6. Make your bed cosy and comfy. Make your bed your perfect haven by choosing good quality bedding that’s right for your needs. Sleep.8’s range of bedding combines the properties of natural and innovative materials to provide a wide range of resulting textures and comfort benefits.
  7. Get your heart rate up each day. Regular exercise is fantastic for regular sleep. Get that heart rate up each day but relax before bed with the Full-Body Heated Massage Chair Smart Jet – designed with in-built heated massage functions to stimulate blood flow with six full body massage programmes to relieve stress and tension
  8. Speak to a sleep consultant. For tailored personal advice about how to get your best night of sleep, book a free appointment with a certified sleep consultant at a Sleep.8 store.