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We all know sleep is important. Really, really important. As mothers, we are constantly focused on making sure our children get enough sleep. Do they have good sleep habits? Are they getting to bed early enough? Should I let them cry it out? Put them down sleepy but awake? But what about YOU. Have you evaluated your sleep habits recently?
Did you know not getting enough sleep as an adult can cause major health issues, kill your sex drive, make you depressed and cause you to look older? (read more about it here)
I recently decided to focus on getting more sleep. I have been feeling rundown and stressed out and I know it all ties back to my lack of quality shut eye.
Here are a 4 tips that have been helping me get more sleep:
Set a Bedtime: We set a bedtime for our kids, why not for ourselves? After a busy day I am totally guilty of wanting to just stay awake to relax, even though I know I should go to sleep. Those short hours after the kids go to sleep is the only ‘ME’ time I have all day. It is nice to mindlessly look at my phone, reconnect with my husband and catch up on all those fabulous reality shows on my TiVo. But I know I am paying the price. So now, I set a bedtime for myself. The time varies each night, and depends on how tired I am feeling, how I felt when I woke up that morning and how much I have to do the next day. Now I set a time.. and stick with it.
Put Away Your Phone: I have started charging my phone in the kitchen at night, so I am not even a little tempted to look at it. This may not be necessary for everyone, but once I get in bed, I grab my phone and before I know it… 40 minutes have passed since I am watching Periscope or YouTube makeup tutorials. So now I just keep my phone completely out of the bedroom and my sweet husband wakes me up instead of my alarm. (which I prefer anyway)
Wind Down: Do something to help ‘quiet’ your mind. I like to write in my thankful journal or read a book for 10-15 minutes. That helps me to de-stress, since I tend to over-think everything when I am trying to fall asleep. Try not to watch TV
Set the Stage: Make sure your bedroom is quiet and set up the way you like it. Room temperature, the level of darkness and how many pillows and blankets are all personal decisions… but make sure you create a sleep-worthy space that works for you. Probably the most important of all these factors is a good BED! When you think about the amount of time you spend in bed, you quickly realize what a good investment it is to buy a quality mattress.
This week, I am getting a brand new Sealy Posturepedic Hybrid mattress and I can’t wait! It has the best of both worlds, since it is a half foam/half springs hybrid. The top half of the mattress has cooling gel memory foam for body-conforming comfort and reduced motion transfer. (which my husband will LOVE since I move around a lot in my sleep) I also feel good knowing that all Sealy mattresses have a 10 year warranty and are designed and built in the United States.
Now that you have these tips and tricks to help you get more sleep, how about some new pillows? Thanks to Sealy, I am giving away 5 Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Essential support pillows! These pillows (which retail for $80) will help you sleep in comfort with aligning support for your head, neck and shoulders. Plus, who doesn’t love the super cool Tempur-Pedic foam?! Remember, there will be 5 winners, so you have even a better chance of winning one of these fabulous pillows! Good luck!
I try to make a habit of leaving my phone of my room. I find if I go on it right before I go to bed I totally get sucked in — in fact, it happened last night! I sometimes use my phone as an alarm, in which case I put it on vibrate so I don't hear any notifications.
Yes… me too. Keeping it away from me has helped so much!
I'm the worst at having my phone when I should be going to sleep.
I need these pillows in my life! Shared:)
Thank you so much for sharing and good luck!
Enter a contest for a new bed like this one! But, I also keep my room dark have a good pillow. Now to get a good bed 😉
Yes a dark room is super important too!
I have a bedtime of 10 pm (Usually I'm in bed around that time) but when I don't go to sleep then it's because I'm checking my phone. That's usually my biggest sleep problem.. But I could use a new pillow.
Haha well good luck! Have a wonderful weekend!
Great tips, I definitely need to work on putting my phone away.
Yes.. it is the ONE thing that gets me every time!!
Phone away is KEY as is no TV in the bedroom. That's a hard one for us – great giveaway!
Yes we didnt have a TV in our bedroom for the longest time.. then when we got a new one for the living room.. we were like "ehh what the heck!" 😉 Have a great birthday weekend!!
Putting away the phone is a hard one! I struggle with sleep a lot..thanks for sharing this post!
Thanks for stopping over, have fun this weekend at your fashion event!!
I try to be in bed by 10:30/11 PM. Usually I like to read a little bit before bed and yes to putting the phone away!
Yes if I read for a bit I'm good.. but it is the phone that sucks me in!
Ugh, I stay up way too late and pay the price. I like the idea of setting a bedtime. Hey, it works for the kids! Great tips!
Hmmm my hubby and I were thinking of getting a new mattress and looking at the Tempur-Pedic! That pillow looks amazing too. I like your tip about setting the stage. It's so true! We try to keep our bedroom clean and relaxing!
I don't get enough sleep! Part of the problem is my phone, the other part of the problem is my early riser. But I like your idea of charging your phone in the kitchen. Genius!
Great Tips! I hope you give a review after you get to try out the new bed. It looks soo comfy.
Great tips! I think having a bedtime schedule works really well.
keep my room nice and cool, breathable clothing, go to the bathroom before bed!
Unfortunately, we had to kick the dog out of the bed in order to get better sleep. She's a wonderful pet, but wasn't being a very good bed-partner.
I really need to start putting my phone away at night, but it is so hard! I feel like it's the only time of day I have to catch up on anything, but then I end up going to bed way later than I wanted. The struggle is real, but I have to bite the bullet and set it in another room.
I wish I could put my phone away 🙂 my phone is my alarm clock and I am on Facebook before I go to sleep.. bad habbit.. I guess I gotta get a standalone alarm clock and leave the phone away.
LOVE the tips! I really do notice a difference in myself when I'm not sleeping enough, when I am sleeping enough AND when when I'm sleeping well + enough. As much as I hate to, I think I'd also have to add 'cutting out caffeine' to the list of things that help me sleep better. I do drink coffee daily now, but during the periods where I cut out caffeine for a few weeks, once I go to bed, I fall asleep within 10 minutes.
i'm tired now… gonna go take a nap!
White noise helps a lot!
I need some kind of soft noise,like a fan to be able to sleep. I have trouble sleeping as it is,lol.
I try to go to bed at the same time every nite.
Comfortable clothing and lights out have everything planned ahead of time for the next day before bed, kids clothes ready for school lunches backpacks etc. Alarm clock set.
Cool bedroom
I have a tendency to remember things I have to do just as I am trying to fall asleep. So I keep a note pad by the bed to write things down to get them out of my head & try to "quiet my brain" so I can sleep. Thanks for the chance.
I make sure I'm in bed early so I'll be able to fall asleep. Blogging at the end of the day helps unwind. Also shutting my phone off!
I NEED to set a bedtime and put my phone down. Good reminder… and great tips!
I don't get enough sleep. I have a routine, though, so the sleep that I do get is usually pretty good quality.
I go to sleep early – let's just say that's to get enough sleep and not that I'm old and can't stay up past 10pm any more. 😀
I just go to bed an hour earlier than I need to so I can wake up before my alarm goes off.
By turning off the TV and listening to music.
I force myself to go to sleep.. turn off all tech helps too.
I make sure get to bed so I can get a good 7-8 hours of sleep.
I would get more sleep if my baby would let me! New pillows wouldn't hurt!
I try to exercise regularly, I always sleep better when I do!
I switch off all sources of light in the bedroom and maintain temperature that's best suited to me. Nothing like a dark, cosy environment for a good night's rest.
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Sometimes I take naps on the weekends to help me feel rested. I'm always amazed how much better I feel after a good nap.
New fan ~ thank you for the great tips! No Laptop for me and having the fan running helps
I use earplugs because my husband snores horribly.without these i cant sleep at all.
I always try to get enough sleep by using blackout curtains so the streetlights don't shine into my room.
I try to go to bed when my 3 year old does, that way if he decides to wake up at 4am, like today. I will at least get 7 hours of sleep if I went to bed at 9pm. One day I will be on a normal schedule again.. One day lol 🙂
Relaxing and meditating before bed to unwind
shaunie – I would have to say by reading a book before bed to relax and easily fall asleep –
I make sure the kids get to bed at a decent hour…doesn't always happem
I sleep when I'm tired and get up when I wake up. Internal clock FTW
I use a sound machine and that helps alot
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I turn off my cell phone and know tv in my bedroom.
I spray some lavender oil in my room and it helps relax me.
I do all I can, but I hardly ever get enough sleep!
I workout before I go to bed, it helps me sleep more sound.
I don't drink coffee or anything with caffeine in it after a certain hour, and I try to be active during the day to wear myself out!
We get in bed early. It helps! 🙂
i try to go to bed at the same time each night
I have finally gotten my kids on a sleep schedule. They are typically down by 9pm. I drink my tea, watch a tv epsiode, pull my eye mask down and then drift off to sleep. Until, one of my little ones wakes up for a 3 a.m. feeding. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
I try to go to bed early every night, but I have a toddler who doesn't sleep through the night so I wake up exhausted most days.
I never get enough sleep it seems,,, I try but I have a lot of sleepless nights
I don't get enough sleep no matter what I try
I like to have some chamomile tea, it works for me.
The best way to get a good nights sleep is to send the kids to grandmas house for the weekend.
I go to bed early since I cant sleep in.
get to bed early
I usually don't have a problem falling asleep, although I do always have to have the fan on, otherwise I get too hot~
Lauren, I'm so anxious to see who won! Great giveaway!