Sleep hints & tips

Which position do you and your partner prefer? We’re talking sleeping positions and which ones could be best for a great night sleep. Some doyens of sleep have said that how partners lie in bed tells a lot about their relationship.  Although there may be a teeny bit of truth in this, we think that this is more about comfort.  Ask a happily married couple what is more important, a good night sleep or laying intertwined in a loving embrace and we can pretty much guess the answer! So, what about sleeping positions, which are the most common ways to…

You’ve been looking forward to this holiday all year, you’ve endured the flight, the hotel is just what you’d hoped for and the views are to die for.  The bed could sleep 5, has a mattress that feels like you’re floating on a cloud and the ‘Do Not Disturb’ sign is hanging. Why oh why can’t you sleep? Sleep researchers have a name for this. It’s called the ‘first night effect’ which sees our brains return to a primaeval state of surveillance.  It’s a deep routed state of mind which kicks in when we enter an unfamiliar environment and keeps…

Having trouble sleeping?  The layout, décor and general environment of your bedroom may be affecting your sleep. Here are some of our top tips for creating a room to encourage a really good nights sleep. Declutter for Slumber A good tidy and clean can be very therapeutic as a cluttered room can have a big effect on your sleep.  Clear out your clutter and stop using the ‘floordrobe’ is an excellent start however, it isn’t just ‘out of sight, out of mind’ that matters. All those boxes and general stuff under your bed could be subconsciously disturbing your sleep. So, channel…