Get A Great Night’s Sleep for World Sleep Day with These Top Sleep Tips

World Sleep Day is just around the corner, making it the perfect time to prioritise your sleep health! Quality rest is essential for overall well-being, and with a few simple changes, you can create better sleep habits that leave you feeling refreshed every morning. At Pillow Talk, we’ve curated our top sleep tips to get a good night’s rest:

1. Keep a consistent sleep schedule

We’re starting with a tough one, but it’s also one of the most effective! Sticking to a consistent sleep schedule—going to bed and waking up at the same time every day (yes, even on weekends)—helps regulate your body’s internal clock. Over time, this consistency improves the quality of your sleep and makes waking up in the morning easier.

2. Invest in Your Bedding

At Pillow Talk, we believe comfort is key when it comes to sleep. That’s why creating a cosy, relaxing sleep sanctuary is a must! To create your ideal bedding ensemble, we recommend checking the following:

• Start with your mattress: Investing in your bedding starts with your mattress. After all, it’s the base of your comfort! If your mattress needs a little extra comfort, a mattress topper is an easy way to enhance how it feels. Not sure which mattress topper is right for you? Our mattress topper buying guide will help you find the right one for you.
• Find the perfect pillow: Pillows are highly personal, so finding the perfect match for your sleep style is important. If you’re waking up with a sore neck or finding it hard to get comfy when you go to sleep, it might be time to look for a new pillow. If you’re struggling to find the right fit, check out our pillow buying guide or visit your nearest Pillow Talk store to test our selection in person. Getting the right neck support when you rest your head at the end of the day is essential to waking up feeling refreshed!
• Choose the right bedding and bed linen for your ideal sleep temperature: An important element in your bedding ensemble is making sure that you’re the right temperature when you go to sleep. This is where your bed sheets, quilt covers, coverlet, comforter and quilt choices come into play.
  If you’re a hot sleeper, choosing a temperature regulating sheet like linen sheets or bamboo cotton sheets and a lightweight quilt or coverlet can be the ticket to getting a good night’s sleep at the right temperature for you.
  On the opposite end, if you’re finding the nights a bit cold, we would recommend looking at flannelette sheets and a heavier weight quilt or comforter. Still chilly? Add a blanket underneath your quilt for the ultimate in cosiness.

3. Reduce Light

Creating the right sleep environment goes beyond your bed! Exposure to light can make it more challenging to fall asleep, so consider using:

• Room darkening curtains to block out outside light
• An eye mask for complete darkness
• A screen-free wind down period before bed to help you transition into bedtime for a better night’s sleep.

4. Create a bedtime routine

Falling asleep can be tricky, but it’s much easier if you’re relaxed and have taken the time to wind down. Create a routine for the 30 minutes or hour before you go to bed and focus on relaxing activities. For some people, this can be listening to soothing music, quiet reading, low impact stretching or mindfulness meditation. During this time, put down your screens and try to disconnect.

5. Reserve Bed for Sleep

It can be tempting to stay comfortable in bed while answering phone calls, texting, watching TV or even working – but these sorts of habits can affect your sleep. Try to keep your bed a sleep-only zone to train your body to associate it with rest.

By incorporating these sleep tips into your routine, you’ll be on your way to a better rest – not just for World Sleep Day, but for every night. To find out more about sleep health, check out our sleep health awareness hub here and get ready to enjoy your best night’s sleep yet!