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So how do we easily improve our mental health without adding to the list of things to worry about? Based on recent research, there are three pillars to mental health - sleep, exercise and diet. The findings quickly concluded that they're important to us in that order: good sleep first, then regular exercise and then a healthy diet. Enjoy your EXCLUSIVE OFFER 36% Off Any Mattress! Shop now To redeem the offer, use code AUTUMN36 at checkout or click the button above. Sleep Quantity VS Sleep Quality Sleep quality and quantity were found to be the strongest lifestyle predictors of depression, that is people who had better sleep quality, and those who slept inside the range of eight to 12 hours per night reported fewer symptoms of depression. Overall though it was sleep quality that βsignificantly outrankedβ other health behaviours linked to mental health and well-being. So good sleep is a key factor in your mental well-being but it's quality, not quantity that we should be focusing on. Shop mattress How To Get Good Quality Sleep | 1. Avoid caffeine after 2pm This potent stimulant continues to impact your body for six to eight hours after you ingest it. Drinking it later may not stop you from getting to sleep, but it can affect the quality of your sleep and make it more likely that you wake up during the night. | 2. Donβt drink alcohol before bed Alcohol may make you feel drowsy when you drink it, keep you out of the deeper stages of sleep, and disrupt your sleep quality. We suggest waiting for at least one hour per alcoholic drink that you have before going to bed. | | | 3. Donβt eat too late Your body digesting a big dinner will also stop you from getting quality sleep. The National Sleep Foundation says that you should be eating meals at least two to three hours before bedtime. | 4. Exercise is good, but not before bed Exercise is good for tiring your body and helping to bring on deep, quality sleep - just donβt do it right before bedtime as your body needs time to relax from its heightened state of activity. | | | 5. Limit screen time before bed This is a big one to be aware of when we're spending more time at home. The constant scrolling through social network posts and light from your phone keeps your brain awake and will stop you from falling asleep and reducing your sleep quality. Don't bring your devices to bed! | 6. Get morning light Don't stay in bed with the blinds closed after waking up. Get up and let the sunlight in. This helps your internal body clock and sleep-wake cycle running normally. Cortisol, a stress hormone, has been linked to sleep disruption, but exposure to sunlight drastically reduces these nighttime cortisol levels. | | 1. Avoid caffeine after 2pm This potent stimulant continues to impact your body for six to eight hours after you ingest it. Drinking it later may not stop you from getting to sleep, but it can affect the quality of your sleep and make it more likely that you wake up during the night. 2. Donβt drink alcohol before bed Alcohol may make you feel drowsy when you drink it, keep you out of the deeper stages of sleep, and disrupt your sleep quality. We suggest waiting for at least one hour per alcoholic drink that you have before going to bed. 3. Donβt eat too late Your body digesting a big dinner will also stop you from getting quality sleep. The National Sleep Foundation says that you should be eating meals at least two to three hours before bedtime. 4. Exercise is good, but not before bed Exercise is good for tiring your body and helping to bring on deep, quality sleep - just donβt do it right before bedtime as your body needs time to relax from its heightened state of activity. 5. Limit screen time before bed This is a big one to be aware of when we're spending more time at home. The constant scrolling through social network posts and light from your phone keeps your brain awake and will stop you from falling asleep and reducing your sleep quality. Don't bring your devices to bed! 6. Get morning light Don't stay in bed with the blinds closed after waking up. Get up and let the sunlight in. This helps your internal body clock and sleep-wake cycle running normally. Cortisol, a stress hormone, has been linked to sleep disruption, but exposure to sunlight drastically reduces these nighttime cortisol levels. exclusively for email s only Any mattress any size Get The Offer Now To redeem the offer, use code AUTUMN36 at checkout or click the button above. You dream. We deliver. Contact-less delivery. All purchases are delivered contact-free, to your door. |