A British summer can be extremely unpredictable; some days it’s super sunny, other days you’re looking out of your window to pouring rain. What is predictable, though, is that you will struggle to get to sleep due to the hot weather at least once over the next month..
There are a few ways that you can help keep your body at a good temperature through the night, even if it does seem like a miracle. Here are 5 helpful tips:
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A cooling mattress
There are mattresses available for everyone, and oddly enough, you can even get mattresses suited to how hot/cold your body temperature is. Great, eh? If you’re investing in a mattress, then you want to know that it will keep you comfortable through the night.
A popular option for sleepers that tend to get a little chilly during the night is a memory foam mattress, as they’re made using a temperature sensitive material and can store the heat. The heat is what helps the mattress mould to your body shape.
Those that are usually too hot during the night would be better purchasing a mattress with cooling features so that you don’t wake up in a pool of sweat. Annoyingly, for some people, a memory foam mattress would be great in the winter, while the cooling mattress would be great in summer.
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Electric blankets
If you’re someone that gets too hot in the summer and too cold in the winter, then an electric blanket might be another great investment. These can be an absolute lifesaver!
Electric blankets go underneath your bed sheets and you can control the temperature with a remote. This means that you’re able to pick and choose when you want it on and off.
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No extra bedding
I know everyone wants an Instagram-perfect bedroom, so you’ve probably invested in far too many pillows and blankets in your bed, but is this really necessary? While it does look great, it isn’t practical sleeping with all of this, and your body will soon heat up from the added accessories.
Keep it plain and simple – just a few pillows and your normal bedding. These add-ons are definitely a factor in contributing towards your sweaty snoozes!
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Don’t exercise at night
Working out too close to your bedtime can affect your sleep. Try replacing your late-night HIIT session with a long walk or relaxing yoga session. Your body will take a longer time to cool down after a hard HIIT session and this can contribute towards a disrupted sleep.
According to Sleep.org, the best time to exercise is in the morning or the afternoon, and you should really avoid all exercise in the evening.
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Instead, take a warm bath. No, really
Baths can be great, especially when you’ve been to Lush and bought a great range of bath bombs. They can also be a great way to facilitate sleep as your body’s sudden drop in temperature helps you relax and regulates the body’s circadian rhythms. This is why new parents always bath babies before bedtimes, to ensure they get the longest sleep that they possibly can. The body can take around an hour to cool down once you get out of the bath so ensure that you’re not jumping into bed within that time frame.
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