There are a few new products that I just had to share with you. These chilly winter mornings have all of us wanting to sleep in late whenever possible. The sunlight doesn’t always cooperate with our plans, though! There are two great new sleep masks available to help you drown out the morning light and catch some extra sleep. Then, I have some top tips on how you can get a better night’s sleep!
Mack’s DreamGirl Contoured Sleep Mask has a contoured design which allows full eye movement so you can open and shut your eyes easily while wearing the mask. The silky material is extremely comfortable and the pretty pink colour will have you feeling like a princess. The adjustable Velcro strap allows adjustment so you’ll be sure to find a comfortable fit. It’s also washable! The mask comes with a pair of Dreamgirl earplugs as well so you’ll be able to block light and sound.
Mack’s Dreamweaver Countoured Sleep Mask is contoured as the name indicates so you’ll also have complete freedom of eye movement. Black in colour, this mask is also perfect for men. Along with all the great features of the Dreamgirl sleep mask, this mask from Mack’s comes with one pair of SafeSound earplugs for you to try.
So, now you’ll be able to block the light and drown out annoying noises. What else do you need for a good night’s sleep? A glass of wine or another alcoholic beverage? Not if you want a good night’s sleep. Alcohol actually interrupts your deep sleep cycles lessening the quality of your sleep. Instead, try these top tips.
1. Clean your room! Your mum was right to tell you to keep your room straightened. Cluttered rooms lend to a feeling of unrest. Clear out the clutter and keep it simple. Remove any “work” related items such as computers or treadmills so your mind doesn’t wander off to the stack of bills that need paid or the fact you missed your workout.
2. Speaking of exercise, start! Daily exercise improves your ability to fall asleep and stay asleep. It helps minimize stress, which is big reason why most of us have difficulty falling asleep. Try some light exercise in the evening such as yoga or a brisk walk a few hours before it’s time for bed.
3. Rather than the alcohol, have a mug of herbal tea meant to calm your body such as kava, chamomile or valerian root.
4. Take a warm bath before bed with pure essential lavender oil. Just sprinkle several drops of this inexpensive oil in your bath and let the aroma of lavender do its magic! Actually, it’s not really magic. Lavender increases the release of serotonin (calming hormone) helping relieve stress and produce a calm feeling in the body. Never apply undiluted pure essential oils directly to your skin as they are quite strong.
If all else fails, use a quality sleep mask such as Mack’s new contoured mask and catch some extra sleep in the afternoon or at the weekend!
Sweet Dreams!
Meghan