A good nights sleep is essential in your day to day life. It can affect your health, immunity and emotional and psychological well being.
It’s estimated that one in three people within the UK suffer with poor sleep (myself included). I work 12 hour shifts, both days and night, which when combined with looking after a toddler, can mean I have very little or broken sleep.
If you don’t get enough good quality sleep, you’re often left feeling tired, low in energy and irritable – things I can definitely relate too! I know when I haven’t had enough sleep, as I feel weak and low in mood with little to no energy.
I dream of lie in’s and lazy days in bed.
I remember when I was a teenager, I was able to sleep until mid afternoon and fall asleep at the drop of a hat. A child, a husband, finances and all the worries that come with them have meant that, that is no longer the case.
I can’t remember the last time I woke up ready and raring to go so I was rather pleased when Kalms offered to send me a #wakeupready kit. I hoped it would help me sleep better and make me wake up feeling refreshed and ready to take on the day.
Included within the kit is : –
Baylis & Harding French Lavender relaxing foam bath
The soothing scent of lavender is perfect for inhaling while soaking in a hot bath before bed. The Baylis & Harding bubble bath is a lovely treat and an excuse to run myself a bath – rather than opting for my usual 3 minute shower.
Whittard of Chelsea Dreamtime Malted Hot Chocolate
I’m an avid coffee drinker and rely on caffeine far too much. The Dreamtime Hot Chocolate is flavoured with Camomile and Honey which helps ensure a better nights sleep. You simply add warm milk to the powder and it creates the perfect pre bedtime tipple.
2 Moleskine mini ruled notebooks
I have so much running through my head at bedtime. From things I need to do the following day to blog posts I need to write. Having a handy little book near my bed is a great idea. These little looks are perfect writing down anything playing on my mind before bed or anything I think I’ll need to remember for the following day. It’s a great way of emptying my mind, making me more relaxed for bedtime.
Lumie Start 30 body clock
The next morning I was woken up by the wonderful Lumie bodyclock. It’s a special alarm clock that wakes you up in a more natural way. It projects a gradual sunrise in your room which is a more refreshing way to wake up and much less intrusive than a traditional alarm.
I think the #wakeupready kit has helped me create a more calming bedtime routine and I feel much more refreshed on a morning.
Kalms Night and Kalms One-A-Night are traditional herbal products that can help with the temporary relief of sleep disturbances, exclusively based on long standing use as a traditional herbal remedy. The products contain Valerian Root. Always read the label before use.
To offer reassurance that Kalms Night meets the Traditional Herbal Registration (THR) requirements, the certification mark can be found on the product packaging.
Kalms are kindly offering one of my blog readers the chance to win a #wakeupready kit filled with the fab goodies above. To enter, all you need to do is complete the Gleam form below.
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I received the same #WakeupReady set that the winner will receive.
i have no idea! im really struggling at the moment, never struggled this much before to sleep 🙁
I have to have the radio on all night, speech radio not music, I can’t sleep without it
Ban technology from the bedroom!
When I have trouble sleeping, I put my ear phones on my iPod or smartphone and listen to a podcast or audio book. I can guarantee I am asleep before the end of the podcast. I also have downloaded some sleep music which is basically, soothing music and sounds. This also works every time. Both things take my mind off my worries. You will find something that suits your own needs and it can be used when travelling too, which is another nightmare for me.
I try to get to bed early at a regular time to make sure i have a good night’s sleep.
No screens in the bedroom and lavender spray on the pillows x
a good comfortable bed and pillows if you can find that
Sleep early-ish and have some herbal tea before bed
Keep away from caffeine and tech screens a good few hours before bed!
Turn tv and phone off 30 mins before bed and read x
No tea or coffee later than 6pm to reduce caffeine and replace with hot milky drink,eg Horlicks.
Going to bed at the same time each night & reading a good book in bed 🙂 x
I would love to find a way to get a good night’s sleep as sometimes I don’t sleep very well at all
Quite time a couple of hours before bedtime. A warm bath and a relaxing read in bed
Phone on airplane mode! reading a good book zzzzz in fact I could just nod off now!! shame i’ve got to get the kids from school soon!
Don’t be to active before bed or your mind is still racing
Switch off from gadgets, read a book and you will soon drift off to a relaxing sleep 🙂
45 minutes reading before you go to bed is a big aid to sleeping (for me)
Limit screens like smartphones and tablets before bedtime, or if you can’t use a blue light filter app.
Leave a window open, fresh air makes for a better sleep 🙂
Always have a window open and read a good book before turning off the light
nice warm bath before bed
no technology in the bedroom
i try to stop caffeine about 2 hours before i go to bed and also turn my phone off downstairs so im not tempted to scroll
A long bath and staying away from the phone before bed always helps me to have a good night sleep.
Avoid caffeine at least 6 hours before you go to bed.
Put some lavender essence on you pillowcase
Try to go to sleep and get up at the same time everyday, get as much natural sunlight as possible, move vigorously during the day – don’t sit for more than an hour, limit caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, and big meals at night, take time for relaxing activities before sleep and create a calm and restful sleep environment.
I always leave my window open a tiny bit for fresh air as that always helps if the bedroom is not too warm.
I always leave my window open a little bit as fresh air helps me get to sleep and keeps the bedroom a bit cooler.
Put down the tech and pick up a book – reading always makes me feel sleepy and ends me fall asleep quicker
What tip to you have to ensure a better nights sleep? . . . .have a routine and follow it
exercise and then low lights and no mobile phones an hour before.
have some warm milk and honey x
I always try to make sure that I have a dark and quiet room
Kepp the temerature in the bedroom not too hot or too cold and refrain from using technology in the two hours before bed.
Comfortable mattress and pillows and a cup of camomile tea before bed
Don’t watch tv or stare at a screen at least an hour before you go to sleep! It keeps your brain active which will never help you sleep
Try to go to sleep and get up at the same time everyday
Keep to a routine and ban screens from the bedroom
having a warm bubble bath with bath salts just before bed time 🙂 that always relaxes me into a perfect slumber
What brilliant goodies. My top tips are to limit screen time in the evening and keep a notepad and pen by the bed to jot down any worries to deal with the next day rather than worry about all night. x
try drinking decaf after six and read a book to relax for fifteen mins before sleeping xx
Dark room and no technology.
Hot bath and a cold glass of wine
Have a cup of camomile tea before bed
I’m a terrible sleeper but i hear that not watching tv or any sort of technology at least an hour before bed can help
I find reading for 30 minutes in bed settles my brain!
A hot milky drink, and reading sends me off to sleep.
Try a relaxing method like imagining you are alone on a desert island on a sun lounger, no thougts just total relaxation.
Ear plugs and a sleep mask!
bath before bed in fresh clean bedding and no tech allowed in the bedroom!
I always have to have some very low background noise like the radio, a fan or the TV to distract my overactive mind. A hot bath helps me relax before getting into bed.
I read until I can’t keep my eyes open anymore.
Keep to a regular night time routine even when your daytime routine is different.
fresh air in the bedroom
relax before bed
No phones before bed and no drinking after 9.
Going to the gym after work seems to make me sleep better – uses up all my energy!
Don’t have your room too hot, turn your radiator down, so its not too stuffy in there.
Try to get the temperature of your sleeping area at the optimal level to suit your comfort and try to maintain that whatever the weather.
Fresh air and fresh bedding
get the kids to stay at there nannas for the night 🙂 !!
get the kids to stay at there nannas for the night 🙂 !!
For a better night’s sleep, I’ve started taking the time to wind down and have a proper bedtime routine that involves no technology, a mint tea and a good book!
A nice cup of hot chocolate with marshmallows! Best thing before bed! X
Try not to think about all the things you have to do the next time. Try to switch off.
No TV or computers are allowed in the bedroom
Have a warm bath and wind down before bed.
For me the best way to get a good night’s sleep is to have my outfit picked out the night before. I’m indecisive at the best of times never mind when I’ve just woken up – so doing something as simple as taking the decision away and having the clothes ready makes a huge difference to my morning. I can sleep happily knowing my morning won’t be hectic, rushed and flustered, and I won’t have changed my outfit 3 times! 🙂
Camomile spray and no screen time 30 mins before bed
put away any devices so you aren’t distracted by notifications
read for a while before turning the light out
Back rub courtesy of my husband, leaves me relaxed and I drop off in about a minute.
Buy some fleecy jim-jams and get toasty.
try to keep your bedroom dark and stop lights from suddenly flashing through your windows.
Always try and have a bedtime routine
I like to spray a pillow mist on my pillow just before i go to bed, it really helps me to relax.
No phones iPad a good book window open comfy pillows
Keep to a routine of always going to bed and getting up at the same time, and try to avoid all phones, computers..etc for an hour before bed!
No tech before bedtime and a nice cool dark bedroom.
Snuggles!
Can’t give any tips because we’re having terrible sleep at the moment. Need all the help we can get so will be reading through all these comments looking for something we haven’t tried yet.
Lavender oil on your pillow
A warm bath with lavender or chamomile scented bubbles
o caffine at least an hour before bed, and i try to stay off my phone and laptop x
keep your room cool and as dark as possible
having the room as cool and dark as possible would be my tip
The best tip I think is not to have children! I keep my bedroom dark, cool and don’t have any tech in there 🙂
Reading a book helps me to relax
I have had bad insomnia for years and have tried lots of things. I do find a cool room helps and not using technology in bed.
I find I get a better nights sleep when I stop using any form of technology an hour or so before bed. I also like to take a long hot bubble bath before bed which also helps.
Make sure the bed is well made and use a hot water bottle in winter. i can never sleep with cold feet
A nice hot bath before bed
I find that I always sleep better with the window slightly open. Gets some fresh air circulating around the room. Also like to have a read just before going to sleep.
A milky drink before bed
A hot drink made with milk before bed
I try to get to bed early at a regular time to make sure i have a good night’s sleep.
To ensure a better nights sleep don’t go to bed on a full stomach always have your last meal at least 3 hours before you retire
Baby’s full tummy and a cup of green tea before bed for mummy 🙂
Make your bedroom environment as comfortable and pleasing as you can and keep pets out.
Have a quiet period before retiring – no TV, radio, computer and so on.
Turn your computer/tablet/phone off two hours before going to bed. It really works – if you have the willpower !
I’m a massive insomniac and have tried everything from scented oils to sleeping pills and sedatives from the doctor. A hot bath can be helpful, keeping screens out of the bedroom, I love the This Works sleep candle and body oil but I think that’s more because it smells lovely than anything else. Clean sheets (I’m a bit obsessive about my sleep and make sure that I have clean, ironed, cotton sheets on my bed twice a week – I spritz them with a bit of tisserand sleep oil in water as I iron them), comfy bed – if your mattress is old and lumpy or your bed has seen better days that will impact hugely. Also things like making sure your bedroom is quiet and dark are all helpful. Blackout curtains helped me loads. I like a nice sleep tea too, but mainly just because I like tea!
try and got to bed and get up at the same time every day
Have a lovely long soak in a lavender bubble bath!
Soft music in the background to keep my mind off of background noise.
Gym session before bed
no screen time for the last hour before bed
No phones or any other tech atleast an hour before bed x
Meditation lavender oil and chamomile tea ☕️
A soak in the bath with epsom salts and jasmine oil.
Not always the easiest to do, but go to bed and start relaxing at least an hour before you want to go to sleep otherwise I find I’m not relaxed enough
I took away the clock from my bedroom some time ago, it makes a huge different to a better nights sleepl
I find that blackout curtains really help!
I have a warm bath before hand with some soothing oils, use blackout blinds as well.
Chamomile tea and soft lighting, usually after a hot bath.
A nice mug of hot milk
Do not watch TV in bed before you try to go to sleep
No screentime at least 30 mins before lights out helps so much. Plus herbal (valerian) tea and a good book!
Not drinking anything in the hour before going to bed. Nothing worse than just starting to doze off then having to get up to use the loo!
Have a lovely cup of hot chocolate before bed.
I Spray Lavender mist on my pillows
Don’t have a tv in your bedroom
Make the room as dark as possible – use blackout blinds and turn down or cover LED on bedside clock.
Making sure no using phone or ipad just before bed so can wind down
Put Lavender under your pillow.
Nothing works for me
Ensure you keep to a regular bedtime, never go to bed on an argument, and settle the day’s events in your mind before you hit the sack. If necessary, plan the following day’s activities so you’re clued up when you awake the next day. Thus, you can go to bed on a clear head, leading to a peaceful night’s sleep 🙂
I swear by using a lavender mist spray in the bedroom an hour before going to bed, it relaxes me so much
Keep the window open a wee bit, yes in all weathers !
Reading in bed helps a little!
I sleep with a window open and no heating on. I have a much better sleep if the room is slightly cold. No idea why!!
Make sure your room is the right temperature – too hot or cold and I can’t sleep!!
I always use ear plugs to cut down on that annoying back ground ambient noise.
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