Terri Ramsey Beavers There’s nothing like a good nap. However, few people are actually able to have them. The reason people aren’t able to have satisfying naps is not that they are unable to sleep, but instead because their bedrooms or sleeping areas aren’t designed with comfort in mind.
If you want to start napping more (which scientists have said is good for your health), then look no further than this post. Here, you will find detailed instructions for getting better afternoon naps.
Bed Covers
What are your current bed covers like? The experts over at Bamboo Harbor say that a good pair of bed covers and sheets could stop you from ever wanting to get out of bed. It’s definitely true that most people’s covers are made from synthetics, like polyester, and don’t provide true comfort. A natural, organic bed set could be a very effective way of improving the quality of your sleep. In addition to bed covers, you might also want to buy a new mattress. If you have an old mattress, then it’s no wonder that you aren’t able to sleep, during the daytime or during the night.
Wool Blankets
If you’re sleeping on a sofa or the floor, then a woollen blanket is essential. Most people’s blankets, as is the case with their bed covers, are made out of polyester. Polyester is not an ideal material for a blanket. It should also be noted, most synthetics are highly flammable. The best thing about woollen blankets is that they are flame retardant, meaning they don’t catch alight easily. If you are interested in a woollen blanket, then try to get one that’s made in Scotland, since Scottish blankets are considered to be the best in the world, due to the quality of the wool sourced there.
Opening Windows
Did you know that the reason you wake up at the time that you do if you do not use an alarm, is because your body’s temperature is rising? Most people are completely unaware of the fact that when you are warm, it’s harder to sleep. Cold rooms are much better. If you are trying to take naps but are failing then it could be because the room you’re sleeping in is too warm. Opening a window could be a good way of cooling the room down and letting in some fresh air, which is also good for you.
Timing Nap
Try to time your nap for a period of the day when there won’t be any interruptions or disturbances. If you try to nap in the evening when your family have just returned home from school or work, then you probably won’t be able to sleep. However, if you sleep at lunchtime when nobody’s at home and everybody outside is sitting down and eating, you will probably be able to get some rest. Time your nap for the quietest part of the day where you live, and you will find that sleep comes easier to you.
Taking naps can be good for your physical and mental health. If you struggle to sleep, then you can use this post to get some rest. Give each point consideration and try to implement the suggestion made here.