Improve your sleep for a happy mind…
Two thirds of Brits agree that our bedtime routines have an impact on our health, but how many of us ever really consider how well we sleep when we finally hit the hay at night?
Poor sleep can have a negative impact on our mental health, yet a whopping 73% of us admit to indulging in bad habits before bed that will affect our slumber – including scrolling on social media, drinking alcohol, smoking and online shopping.
Scientists have identified a close relationship between our sleep and our mental health, with one having the ability to affect the other. Safeguarding our sleep routines to ensure the best shuteye possible, both in terms of length and quality, can help to improve our mood and ultimately, how we feel. Resting at night is our body’s way of recovering from the day and preparing it for the next, so when we lose sleep, or if it is disturbed, it can wreak havoc on our minds and subsequently our emotions.
If you’re struggling with your sleep, consider changing up your bedtime routine. A restful night’s sleep can do a world of good for your mental health and fortunately, there are a range of products available to help you nod off. Read on to alleviate your night-time anxiety and improve your sleep quality!
Wrap Up In A Weighted Blanket
Designed to ease anxiety through pressure stimulation, weighted blankets work by helping to relax the nervous system. The blanket’s weight gives an even spread of gentle, soothing pressure – akin to the sensation of being hugged – cocooning the body and helping you sleep more deeply.
Curl Up On A Copper Pillow
As whacky as they may sound, copper pillows are actually not a new invention, and are popular amongst those in the know for offering both beauty benefits and stimulating better sleep. The natural anti-bacterial properties of the copper can help reduce skin irritations (and, so it is said in certain circles, the appearance of wrinkles). Copper pillows can also reduce inflammation caused by allergens, dust mites and bacteria.
Scent Your Space With A Lavender Spray
Lavender-scented sprays help to create the perfect environment for sleep with a gentle fragrance that aids relaxation. The heavenly, long-lasting smell of the lavender will help to calm anxious sleepers night after night, so that they can restore a natural sleep pattern and feel better during the day. Lavender sprays come in many different varieties – as a room spray, to scent your bedroom with a gentle mist of fragrance; as a pillow spray, to calm you as you gently fall asleep; and even as an essential oil roller, designed for application on your wrists and temples, to gently transport you into peace and quiet with one deep breath of the scented essences. [Pictured above – the new Jet Candy Relax + Renew Essential Oil Roller].
Shut Out The World With A Silk Eye Mask
A silk eye mask is the ultimate aid for a restful night of beauty sleep. The soft silk will help to rejuvenate skin while being gentle on tired peepers, but eye masks also help to block out light, ensuring you enjoy deep, undisturbed sleep.
Banish The Jet Lag With Jet Candy
Finally, as we slowly start to venture out into the world again, the threat of jet lag may mean that our circadian rhythms – and therefore our sleep patterns – will be monumentally knocked out of kilter. To counter the effects of jet lag, take Jet Candy before, during, and after each long-haul flight. A specially-developed homeopathic remedy, the all-natural ingredients in Jet Candy work by stimulating the body to make itself better, by accommodating changes to the body clock. Jet Candy also helps to reduce other key symptoms associated with the disruption of the circadian rhythms – such as disorientation, dehydration, nausea and fatigue – meaning that even if you’re away from home, you can still get a good night’s sleep regardless of which time zone you’re in.
