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Struggling with sleep night after night? Here’s 6 ways to help get some successful shut-eye!

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Sleep is so, so important. There’s nothing quite like waking up well-rested after a perfect night’s sleep. The only problem is that for most people, nights like that tend to be few and far between. 

Everybody’s life is busy, but that’s no excuse to keep continually sacrificing sleep. If you feel like it’s been eons since you’ve had some good shut-eye and you can’t figure out how to go to sleep, here are some ways to help update your room and finally find solutions for those sleepless nights. It’s time to get drowsy! 

Between a new mattress and a hard place 

Just because you want to be sawing logs, doesn’t mean that you want to be sleeping on something as hard as one. If the mattress you sleep on is more like wood than fluff, you probably want to replace it and get something a little more comfortable.

There are a wide array of mattress types – innerspring, memory foam, pillow top, and hybrids – meaning you’ll be able to find something that suits your own sleep needs. If you are struggling with sleep, sometimes it really is as simple as swapping out your mattress. 

If you aren’t sure what type is best for you, always remember you can trust our team right here at The Bedroom Center to help you find your next dream mattress. 

Pillow pile 

Mattresses are only part of the sleeping equation. What about those little rectangles that you rest your head on? Pillows are also important, and flat, dilapidated pillows aren’t going to do anybody any good. 

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They are also easier and cheaper to replace than your mattress: Swap out your old pillows for some brand new fluffy ones, and get ready for Mr. Sandman to visit much, much sooner than you are used to. 

Black out

Light may be necessary for, well, seeing things, but it also can cause problems with sleep.

Blackout curtains are another way to help fall asleep and stay asleep. They can give you control over the light entering your room and can help promote better sleep by blocking it our completely. Some even have noise reducing properties, further helping keep the loud and bright outside world far away while you drift off into dream land. 

There’s an app for that

If you are still struggling with sleep, you might want to turn to your phone for help. Of course, the blue light from your phone has been shown to disrupt sleep, so you want to be aware of that.

But, there are a ton of sleep apps that are made to help people track and manage their sleep. Some even track your sleep patterns to make sure you are woken up at the perfect time, which can be the difference between arising for the day groggy and grumpy or relaxed and refreshed. 

Only oil 

If your life is already full of technology and you want to try something a little more natural, a little more essential, and a little oilier, you may want to look into getting an oil diffuser. 

The internet is full of lists of different blends of oils that all are said to help sleep, including everything from lavender, to frankincense, and even Roman Chamomile. Get ready to breathe a sigh of relief, and finally find some peaceful sleep.

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Struggling with sleep night after night? Here’s 6 ways to help get some successful shut-eye!

5 Ways to Upgrade Your Room for a Better Night's Sleep

We all know that getting enough sleep is vital for starting your day off right and maintaining healthy habits. But how much is enough? It turns out, that answer varies from person to person, and it changes throughout the course of your life.

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<h4>How Much Sleep Do Babies, Teens, and Adults Really Need?</h4>

We all know that getting enough sleep is vital for starting your day off right and maintaining healthy habits. But how much is enough? It turns out, that answer varies from person to person, and it changes throughout the course of your life.

<h4>Babies</h4>

It might not seem like it to their exhausted parents, but babies and very young children need more sleep than any other age group. Newborns up to three months old need between 14 and 17 hours of sleep every night, with some kids averaging closer to 19 or 20 hours. Kids will continue to need more than a half a day’s worth of sleep up until they’re about 5 years old. Of course, little ones will often resist bedtimes, which just makes it even more important that they take plenty of naps during the daytime.

<h4>Teens</h4>

Once kids hit the teenage years, sleep starts to get more complicated. Some research shows that not only do teenagers typically need more sleep than elementary school-aged kids, their natural circadian rhythms shift during puberty, making it harder to fall asleep before 11 pm. Teenagers typically need between 8 and 10 hours of sleep every night, but one study suggests that less than 15 percent of teens get the recommended amount of rest. This shift in teens’ internal body clocks comes at a time when kids have more responsibilities than ever, and are expected to wake up earlier for high school classes. Organizations like the National Sleep Foundation have advocated for later school start times, saying that teens do better in school and take fewer risks when they’re well rested. In the meantime, parents can encourage healthy sleeping habits in teens by setting a regular sleep schedule and keeping teens away from technology before bedtime.

<h4>Adults</h4>

Everyone is different, but researchers say that most adults need between 7 and 9 hours of sleep every night to operate at full capacity. Many of us have learned to get by on 6 hours and a few cups of coffee, but research shows that missing our recommended sleep quotas can have long-term health consequences. One study has connected adult sleep loss with increased risks of diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. Sleep has also been closely linked to mental health, and getting a solid 8 hours of shuteye has been shown to help fight depression and anxiety.

<h4>How to improve your sleep habits</h4>

When you’re drowning in sleep debt, it can be overwhelming to imagine getting out of it, but there are steps you can take to catch up on sleep. Daily exercise can help regulate a schedule out-of-whack, and skipping on sleep-stealers like caffeine and alcohol late at night can make it easier to fall asleep and stay asleep. A good mattress can also help promote a better night’s rest. The type of mattress you choose can have a big impact on your shuteye—for example, memory foam mattresses can offer some relief to people with chronic fatigue and muscle pain, while adjustable beds can help with medical conditions like sleep apnea that make sleeping difficult. If you already have a sleep debt, you can get back on track by keeping a regular nightly sleeping schedule and taking short daytime naps.

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We all know that getting enough sleep is vital for starting your day off right and maintaining healthy habits. But how much is enough? It turns out, that answer varies from person to person, and it changes throughout the course of your life&hellip;

How Much Sleep Do Babies, Teens, and Adults Really Need?

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