Silent night: Top tips for unwrapping better sleep this festive season
Tis’ the season!
Whether you love or loathe the 25th of December, it’s time to start getting serious about your plans for the big day.
However, with all the anticipation it brings – we’re talking presents, pudding, and everything in between – the excitement and stress of organising everything can have a significant impact on your sleep.
In this blog, our experts at TV Bed share their top tips for keeping up with your shut-eye this festive season, so that you can enjoy all of the celebrations without burning yourself out!
Why is it harder to sleep during the holiday season?
Many people find it harder to drift off to sleep at Christmas time, so if you’re struggling, you’re not alone.
There are several different reasons why you may be having a hard time, including:
- Disrupted routines – With the festive season comes more social activities, shopping, travel, and work deadlines, which can often disrupt your regular sleep schedule.
- Anxiety – Planning for Christmas can lead to heightened feelings of anxiety for some, which can make it more difficult to fall asleep.
- Winter weather – Winter weather can be harsh on your eyes, skin, and air passages, which again, can make it harder to fall asleep.
- Overeating and alcohol consumption – Most of us are guilty of over-indulging in festive foods and alcohol over the holiday period, but doing so can lead to poor sleep quality.
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) – Winter insomnia is a common symptom for those dealing with SAD, making it difficult, impossible even, to get a good night’s rest.
How to get a good night’s sleep this Christmas
Limit caffeine
Even without adrenaline-boosting chemicals thrown into the mix, the excitement of Christmas can leave us feeling restless.
Avoiding caffeine in the afternoon, in all its forms, is a key part of getting a good night’s sleep during the festive period.
The time you switch to decaf depends on your usual bedtime, but generally, you should stop drinking caffeinated drinks 4-6 hours before you head up the apples and pears. Because let’s face it… you need as much shut-eye as you can get!
Stay busy during the day
Another huge contributor to a great night’s rest is keeping your mind and body busy during the day.
In the weeks leading up to the big day, make sure your days are well-planned with festive fun – we’re talking tree decorating, gingerbread baking, and Christmas crafting – so that you can expend your energy and increase your chances of slipping into a stress-free slumber.
Of course, we all enjoy snuggling up and enjoying a festive film, but you should avoid spending too much time on the sofa during the day and reserve your annual rewatch of ‘Elf’ for closer to bedtime!
Stick to your regular bedtime routine
Having a strong evening routine, psychologically, sets us up for an amazing night’s sleep. And sticking to your usual rituals is incredibly important if you want to maintain your healthy sleep habits throughout the festive period.
Listen to your body and take all the time you need to wind down after a busy December day – jumping in a warm bath or shower, putting on a fresh new pair of Christmas PJs, and enjoying a festive (non-caffeinated!) drink with a good book or your favourite Christmas movie.
Create a cosy, relaxed atmosphere
You know what they say…A tidy room is a tidy mind.
Keeping your sleeping space clean and organised is a key part of getting a good night’s sleep, especially during the holidays, so make sure to have a tidy round every night before hitting the hay.
Clear away all the gift bags and wrapping paper and get started with your night time routine to calm your mind and body before climbing into bed.
Don’t underestimate the importance of your bed and bedding, too!
Make sure your mattress, pillows, and duvet are comfortable and that your bed frame provides the correct support for your needs.
We supply a range of different TV beds that not only provide ultimate comfort, but the perfect place to relax at the end of a busy day. As well as this, we also supply a collection of mattresses, pillows, and bedding to help make your bedroom as cosy as possible so that you can enjoy a good night’s rest!
Need more expert tips?
Whether you’re in need of more tips on how to make your bedroom cosy for the festive season or you’re on the hunt for the perfect TV bed, be it for you or a loved one this Christmas, we’re here for you.
Get in touch with our friendly team today by calling 01942 718 471 or emailing us at sales@tvbed.couk and we’ll get back to you shortly!
