Winding down into your bed time routine after a long day is sometimes a difficult thing to do, we are here to help with the Beds Belfast know and trust, but we don’t stop there, we want to provide the full service, tips and tricks to ensure you get the best night s sleep, every night.

Going to bed can be difficult, you’re thinking about your work day tomorrow, what are you going to make for lunch and stress the importance of waking up early.

Truthfully, having a solid night time routine helps your prep for the following day. If your winding down time looks like stressful thoughts, anxiety, financial concerns and overall a busy mind, it’s no wonder that about 1 in 3 adults don’t get enough sleep. In this article, we will discuss the importance of restful sleeping and how your pre-slumber habits can directly affect your ideal sleep. Here at Classic Carpets and Beds, we want to promote better sleep through our range of budget beds in Ireland.

 

Make a To-Do List

Rather than thinking about what needs to be done the following day, why don’t you list down things that need to be accomplished? Even just spending 5 minutes planning your day tomorrow can have a huge impact on your productivity and your rest.

By doing so you avoid overthinking before bed when you should be trying to relax and fall asleep. Additionally, having a written list means that you can have that list for tomorrow and thus feel better prepared for starting your day. 

 

Journaling

Having a mindful space is necessary for winding down and journaling may be a necessary step for creating the perfect bedtime routine. Any thoughts or concerns in your mind can be reduced if you write it all out instead of mentally unpacking them at night. 

Journaling has been proven to reduce anxious thinking and physically writing out your thoughts can help you visualise them and come up with actionable solutions. This helps you feel more prepared in facing them which leads to lessened anxiety. 

 

Cut Caffeine Earlier

Having caffeine later in the day can affect your energy levels when it comes to sleep and winding down. Your rest can become disrupted if you have caffeine even 6 hours before bed. 

Try having caffeine earlier in the day or having beverages like matcha tea where there is a slower release of caffeine.

 

Have a Hygiene Ritual

You can upgrade your bedtime routine by making your hygiene routine more mindful. By taking time to cleanse your face and having a hot bath or shower before bed, you can wash away the stress of your day-to-day life. Making these small steps more pleasant can help you wind down and create a more comfortable and cosy environment for better quality sleep. 

 

Aromatherapy for a Sweet Bed Time Ritual

Another way to improve your night time routine is to use aromatherapy to help wind down. Using scents like lavender and camomile can help promote restful sleep. You can use essential oils, diffusers, candles and plug-in scents to improve your sleeping environment and have better sleep. 

 

Invest in Quality PJs

Not only should your environment be comfortable but what you wear to bed should be comfortable too. Investing in high quality sleepwear can make a huge difference in how much restful sleep you get. Pyjamas should keep your body warm but not overheat you and they should feel comfortable under your sheets. 

 

Update Bedding to Reinvent your Bed Time Routine

Having freshly washed and clean sheets makes sleep more comfortable and inviting. Investing in good bedding can make a world of difference to the quality of your sleep. Change your bedding up seasonally, adding and taking away comforters depending on the weather. For example, in the winter you could use an electric blanket to amp up the cosiness of your bed and in the summer you can use lighter, cotton quilts. 

 

Additionally, investing in a high quality mattress can really elevate your sleep and make your bed more comfortable. However, you don’t need to break the bank in order to afford high quality sleep, we have the best priced beds in Belfast and tips for your bed time routine to follow.

 

Check out our range of budget and discount beds in Belfast and get to sleeping!