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I always find myself crawling into bed in the wee hours of Christmas morning after a busy and eventful season of joy and merriment. I usually haven’t slept many hours, but on Christmas Day, I breathe a slight sigh of relief because I know that all of the shopping and baking and cleaning will result in laughter and hugs from my kids, making the whole sleepless, busyness that defines the Holidays worth it.
Busyness and sleeplessness seem to go hand-in-hand, and what I really want this Christmas is a good night’s sleep. But more than that, I want to enter 2016 with a resolve to make sleep the priority it deserves, because there are so many physical and emotional benefits to quality sleep. When I don’t sleep well or enough, I feel it. Beyond the physical effects, I tend to be more emotional and can’t think as clearly. Adults need at least 7 to 9 hours of sleep, according to the National Sleep Foundation, to function physically. But beyond the physical benefits, here are 7 Reasons You Need a Good Night’s Sleep every single night.
1. You will think clearly
2. You will progress toward your weight loss goals
3. You will be happier
4. You will feel less stressed
5. You will have more energy
6. You will have a lower risk of disease
7. You will enjoy healthier, happier relationships
There are so many factors that go into achieving a good night’s sleep. Some of them are easily mediated while others may require a consultation with a professional. I find that going to bed at the same time each night helps ensure I get enough sleep. I also avoid caffeine several hours before bed, strive to exercise at least 4-5 times a week, and keep my room very dark, since I can be very sensitive to light. And because I have struggled with back and neck pain in the past due to my work as an RN, I have found that the proper bed and pillow can make the difference between sleeplessness and 8 hours of nocturnal bliss.
If all you want for Christmas is restful night’s sleep, you’ll want to enter Custom Comfort Mattress’ Holiday Giveaway where one person will receive a brand new bed! Custom Comfort Mattress is committed to improving your sleep through mattresses that feature handmade techniques and quality materials.
To enter Custom Comfort Mattress’ The Season of Comfort Mattress Giveaway, simply complete the form located on their website before January 4th, 2015. You must live in LA/Orange County in order to be eligible to win.
Win It! One of you will win a Custom Comfort Mattress Gift Bag which includes a cushy travel pillow, a soothing aromatherapy candle, a sleep mask, and a pair of uber soft slipper socks.
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